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What is a translation in geometry?

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A translation is a transformation that slides an image from one position to another without changing its shape, size, or orientation.

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What happens during a reflection?

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A reflection is a transformation that flips an image over a line, creating a mirror image.

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What is a rotation in geometry?

Back

A rotation is a transformation that turns an image around a fixed point, known as the center of rotation.

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What type of transformation is a slide?

Back

A slide is known as a translation.

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What type of transformation is a flip?

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A flip is known as a reflection.

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What type of transformation is a turn?

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A turn is known as a rotation.

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How can you identify a reflection?

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You can identify a reflection by looking for a line of symmetry where one side is a mirror image of the other.

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What is the line of reflection?

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The line of reflection is the line over which a figure is flipped to create a mirror image.

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Can a translation change the size of a shape?

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No, a translation does not change the size, shape, or orientation of a figure.

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What is an example of a rotation?

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An example of a rotation is turning a square 90 degrees around its center.