1.2.3 Transformations in the Coordinate Plane Flashcards
1
Q
transformation
A
a change in position, size, or shape of a figure
2
Q
reflection
A
(or flip) is a transformation across a line, called the line of reflection. Each point and its image are the same
distance from the line of reflection
3
Q
translation
A
(or slide) is a transformation in which all the points of a figure move the same distance in the same direction
4
Q
rotation
A
n (or turn) is a transformation about a point P, called the center of rotation. Each point and its image are the same
distance from P
5
Q
preimage
A
the original figure in a transformation
6
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image
A
the resulting figure in a transformation
