Module 3: Mathematical Transformation

Question 1

what does a figure have with respect to a given line, if the figure on one side of the line is a mirror image of the other

Answer 1

symmetry

Question 2

divides the figure into 2 congruent (same shape and size) parts

Answer 2

line of symmetry

Question 3

also called a flip. a transformation that creates symmetry on a plane

Answer 3

reflection

Question 4

the line across which you reflect a figure

Answer 4

line of reflection

Question 5

what kind of line of reflection flips across

Answer 5

horizontal reflection

Question 6

what kind of line of reflection flips up/down

Answer 6

vertical reflection

Question 7

a movement is done by sliding a figure from one point to another about a plane

Answer 7

translation

Question 8

a transformation that turns a figure about a fixed point called

Answer 8

center or rotation

Question 9

a figure has _____ if, after a rotation of 180 degrees or less, its image fits precisely on top of the original figure

Answer 9

rotational symmetry

Question 10

an infinite strip with a repeating pattern and all of these patterns have ____

Answer 10

frieze pattern/border pattern; translation symmetry

Question 11

it has the translation symmetry common to all frieze patterns. it is a combination of a translation and a reflection

Answer 11

glide reflection symmetry