Dilations and Translations

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a translation in geometry?
Back
A translation is a transformation that moves every point of a shape the same distance in a specified direction.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you describe a translation of a shape?
Back
A translation can be described using a vector that indicates the direction and distance of the movement.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of a translation on the size and shape of a figure?
Back
A translation does not change the size or shape of a figure; it only changes its position.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dilation in geometry?
Back
A dilation is a transformation that changes the size of a figure but keeps its shape the same.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scale factor in dilation?
Back
The scale factor is a number that describes how much a figure is enlarged or reduced during a dilation.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a triangle is dilated with a scale factor of 2, what happens to its size?
Back
The triangle will be enlarged to twice its original size.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a triangle is dilated with a scale factor of 0.5, what happens to its size?
Back
The triangle will be reduced to half its original size.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
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