Unit 2: Transformations Flashcards
1
Q
Preimage
A
The graph of a figure before a transformation
2
Q
Image
A
A figure that results from the transformation of a geometric figure
3
Q
Translation
A
A transformation that moves a figure the same distance in the same direction
4
Q
Rotation
A
A transformation that turns every point of a preimage through a specified angle and direction about a fixed point
5
Q
Dilation
A
A transformation that enlarges or reduces the original figure proportionately
6
Q
Reflection
A
A transformation representing the flip of a figure over a point, line, or plane
