Category: 07. Transformations

To find a reflection image of a point or a shape,  there are some rules you can follow although it is not always possible to follow a rule. First, let us start with all situations where you can just follow a rule to quickly find the location of the reflected image on the coordinate system.…

To find a translation image of a shape,  you can use the following rule or formula. Suppose you want to translate or slide point P a units horizontally and b units vertically. Then, change the x-values and y-values of the coordinates of P. P = (x, y) translates to P’ = (x + a, y…

Transformations in math occur when there is a change in position, shape, or size. When you are playing with a jigsaw puzzle, you could move a puzzle piece by sliding it, flipping it, or turning it. Each of these moves is a transformation of the puzzle piece. In a transformation, the original figure is a preimage and…