Translations and Reflections

Front

Reflect Point C over the y-axis: What is the new coordinate?

Back

(-3, 2)

Front

What is the algebraic representation of translating a figure 3 units left and 5 units down?

Back

(x-3, y-5)

Front

Reflect the point (-6, 1) over the line y = -x: What is the new coordinate?

Back

(-1, 6)

Front

What rule describes the translation of a figure 2 units right and 6 units down?

Back

(x + 2, y - 6)

Front

Congruent geometric figures have what properties?

Back

Same Size and Same Shape

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A transformation that moves every point of a figure the same distance in a given direction.

Front

What is a reflection in geometry?

Back

A transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

Front

What is the line of reflection for the point (3, 4) reflected to (3, -4)?

Back

The x-axis.

Front

If a point (x, y) is reflected over the y-axis, what is the new coordinate?

Back

(-x, y)

Front

If a point (x, y) is reflected over the x-axis, what is the new coordinate?

Back

(x, -y)