Translation and Reflection Rules

Front

What is the point that is to be transformed called?

Back

Pre-Image

Front

What is the result of reflecting the point (6, -3) over the x-axis?

Back

(6, 3)

Front

How do you translate triangle ABC to triangle A'B'C' if the translation is (x - 2, y + 9)?

Back

Move each point of triangle ABC 2 units left and 9 units up.

Front

What is the result of reflecting the point (2, -4) over the y-axis?

Back

(-2, -4)

Front

Where is the new point located when point (-5, 2) is reflected over the y-axis?

Back

(5, 2)

Front

Define 'Reflection' in geometry.

Back

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

Front

What is the rule for reflecting a point (x, y) over the x-axis?

Back

(x, -y)

Front

What is the rule for reflecting a point (x, y) over the y-axis?

Back

(-x, y)

Front

What does 'Translation' mean in geometry?

Back

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

Front

What is the translation rule for moving a point (x, y) to (x + a, y + b)?

Back

Move the point 'a' units horizontally and 'b' units vertically.