What Is a Transformation in Math

A transformation is a general term for four specific ways to manipulate the shape and/or position of a point, a line, or geometric figure. The original shape of the object is called the Pre-Image and the final shape and position of the object is the Image under the transformation.

What is transformation with example?

Transformation is the process of changing. An example of a transformation is a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

What are the 4 types of transformations maths?

  • Translations. A translation moves every point by a fixed distance in the same direction. …
  • Reflections. …
  • Rotations. …
  • Scaling. …
  • Vertical Translations. …
  • Horizontal Translations. …
  • Reflections. …
  • Learning Objectives.
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