Mathematical Transformations By: Nathan Reilly
TRANSFORMATION A change in a figure that results in a different position or orientation. Transformations include: Translation (slide) Rotation (turn) Reflection (flip)
TRANSLATION A translation is like a slide. Every point on a shape moves the same distance in the same direction.
ROTATION A rotation is like a turn. The shape turns about a fixed point to form a congruent shape. Fixed Point
REFLECTION A reflection is like a flip. The shape flips over an axis to form a congruent shape. Axis
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