How can you describe the transformation?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking how to describe the transformation between two geometric figures, A and B, that appear to be related by a specific type of movement (slide, flip, or turn).
Answer
The transformation from figure A to figure B is a flip.
Answer for screen readers
The transformation from figure A to figure B is a Flip.
Steps to Solve
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Identifying the Figures Look closely at figures A and B. Both figures appear to have the same shape but are oriented differently.
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Understanding the Transformations The transformations in geometry include sliding (translation), flipping (reflection), and turning (rotation). Identify the movement that connects figure A to figure B.
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Analyzing the Movement Notice that the top point of figure B seems to be directly above the bottom point of figure A. This indicates that the transformation is not just a slide or turn but rather a flip over a horizontal line.
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Describing the Transformation The movement observed is a flipping of the figure, making figure B a reflection of figure A along a line that runs horizontally between them.
The transformation from figure A to figure B is a Flip.
More Information
In geometric transformations, a flip, also known as a reflection, occurs when a figure is mirrored over a line. This maintains the distances and angles but changes the orientation of the shape.
Tips
- Confusing flips with slides (translations): Slides move objects without changing their orientation.
- Misidentifying the axis of reflection: It's easy to overlook the line over which the figure is flipped.
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