What is a translation in geometry?
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A translation is a transformation that moves every point of a shape the same distance in a specified direction.
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How do you translate a point (x, y) down 9 and right 4?
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The new coordinates will be (x + 4, y - 9).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a reflection in geometry?
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A reflection is a transformation that flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.
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What happens to the coordinates of a point (x, y) when it is reflected over the x-axis?
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The new coordinates will be (x, -y).
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What is a rotation in geometry?
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A rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point, called the center of rotation.
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What are the coordinates of a point (x, y) after a 180° rotation about the origin?
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The new coordinates will be (-x, -y).
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What is the effect of a 360° rotation on a shape?
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A 360° rotation returns the shape to its original position.
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