Transformations

Front

Vertex

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A vertex is a point where two or more edges meet. When we have more than one vertex, we call them vertices.

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.4

Front

Clockwise

Back

Clockwise means to turn in the same direction as the hands of a clock. The top turns to the right.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Counter-Clockwise

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Counterclockwise means to turn opposite of the way the hands of a clock turn. The top turns to the left.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Coordinate Plane

Back

The coordinate plane is a system for telling where points are.

Tags

CCSS.5.G.A.1

Front

Rotation

Back

A rotation moves every point on a figure around a center by a given angle in a specific direction.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Translation

Back

A translation moves every point in a figure a given distance in a given direction.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Reflection

Back

A reflection across a line moves every point on a figure to a point directly on the opposite side of the line. The new point is the same distance from the line as it was in the original figure.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Image

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An image is the result of translations, rotations, and reflections on an object. Every part of the original object moves in the same way to match up with a part of the image.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Transformation

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A transformation is a translation, rotation, reflection, or dilation, or a combination of these.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Front

Sequence of Transformations

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A sequence of transformations is a set of translations, rotations, reflections, and dilations on a figure. The transformations are performed in a given order.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3