Experiment with transformations in the plane.



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    • How Do You Use Matrices to Translate a Figure?How Do You Use Matrices to Translate a Figure?

    How Do You Use Matrices to Translate a Figure?

    Matrices can help you solve all sorts of problems! In this tutorial, you'll see how to use a translation matrix to translate a figure on the coordinate plane.

    • How Do You Graph a Glide Reflection?How Do You Graph a Glide Reflection?

    How Do You Graph a Glide Reflection?

    When you graph a composition of two transformations, you have to be very careful to perform all the steps in the right order! Watch this tutorial to see how to graph a glide reflection.

    • How Do You Identify a Congruence Transformation?How Do You Identify a Congruence Transformation?

    How Do You Identify a Congruence Transformation?

    Want to figure out whether two figures are congruent? There's a mathematically precise way to do this! Watch this tutorial on congruence transformations to learn more.

    • What is a Congruence Transformation, or Isometry?What is a Congruence Transformation, or Isometry?

    What is a Congruence Transformation, or Isometry?

    Not all transformations are created equal! Congruence transformations, or isometries, have a special property that distinguishes them from other transformations. This tutorial will show you what makes them special!

    • What is a Dilation?What is a Dilation?

    What is a Dilation?

    When someone's eyes dilate, their pupils get bigger or smaller, but they always stay the same shape. Dilation in math is very similar. When you dilate a figure, you change the size of the figure without changing its shape. This tutorial introduces you to dilation. Take a look!

    • How Do You Use a Graph to Reflect a Figure Over the Y-Axis?How Do You Use a Graph to Reflect a Figure Over the Y-Axis?

    How Do You Use a Graph to Reflect a Figure Over the Y-Axis?

    Reflecting a figure over the y-axis can be a little tricky, unless you have a plan. In this tutorial, see how to use the graph of a figure to perform the reflection. Check it out!

    • How Do You Use Coordinates to Reflect a Figure Over the X-Axis?How Do You Use Coordinates to Reflect a Figure Over the X-Axis?

    How Do You Use Coordinates to Reflect a Figure Over the X-Axis?

    Want to see how to reflect a figure over the x-axis? Then this tutorial was made for you! In this tutorial, you'll see how to use coordinates from the original figure to reflect the figure over the x-axis. Take a look!

    • How Do You Use Coordinates to Reflect a Figure Over the Y-Axis?How Do You Use Coordinates to Reflect a Figure Over the Y-Axis?

    How Do You Use Coordinates to Reflect a Figure Over the Y-Axis?

    Want to see how to reflect a figure over the y-axis? Then this tutorial was made for you! In this tutorial, you'll see how to use coordinates from the original figure to reflect the figure over the y-axis. Take a look!

    • How Do You Use a Graph to Reflect a Figure Over the X-Axis?How Do You Use a Graph to Reflect a Figure Over the X-Axis?

    How Do You Use a Graph to Reflect a Figure Over the X-Axis?

    Reflecting a figure over the x-axis can be a little tricky, unless you have a plan. In this tutorial, see how to use the graph of a figure to perform the reflection. Check it out!

    • How Do You Rotate a Figure 90 Degrees Around the Origin?How Do You Rotate a Figure 90 Degrees Around the Origin?

    How Do You Rotate a Figure 90 Degrees Around the Origin?

    Rotating a figure about the origin can be a little tricky, but this tutorial can help! This tutorial shows you how to rotate coordinates from the original figure about the origin. Then, simply connect the points to create the new figure. See this process in action by watching this tutorial!

    • How Do You Rotate a Figure 180 Degrees Around the Origin?How Do You Rotate a Figure 180 Degrees Around the Origin?

    How Do You Rotate a Figure 180 Degrees Around the Origin?

    Rotating a figure about the origin can be a little tricky, but this tutorial can help! This tutorial shows you how to rotate coordinates from the original figure about the origin. Then, simply connect the points to create the new figure. See this process in action by watching this tutorial!

    • How Do You Rotate a Figure 270 Degrees Clockwise Around the Origin?How Do You Rotate a Figure 270 Degrees Clockwise Around the Origin?

    How Do You Rotate a Figure 270 Degrees Clockwise Around the Origin?

    Rotating a figure about the origin can be a little tricky, but this tutorial can help! This tutorial shows you how to rotate coordinates from the original figure about the origin. Then, simply connect the points to create the new figure. See this process in action by watching this tutorial!

    • How Do You Use a Graph to Translate a Figure Horizontally?How Do You Use a Graph to Translate a Figure Horizontally?

    How Do You Use a Graph to Translate a Figure Horizontally?

    Translating a figure on the coordinate plane is easier than you might think! In this tutorial, see how to use the graph of the original figure to perform the translation. Take a look!

    • How Do You Use a Graph to Translate a Figure Vertically?How Do You Use a Graph to Translate a Figure Vertically?

    How Do You Use a Graph to Translate a Figure Vertically?

    Translating a figure on the coordinate plane is easier than you might think! In this tutorial, see how to use the graph of the original figure to perform the translation. Take a look!

    • How Do You Use a Graph to Translate a Figure Diagonally?How Do You Use a Graph to Translate a Figure Diagonally?

    How Do You Use a Graph to Translate a Figure Diagonally?

    Performing multiple translations on the graph of a figure is easier than you might think! In this tutorial, see how to use the graph of the original figure to perform each translation in order to get the graph of the new figure. Check it out!

    • How Do You Use Coordinates to Translate a Figure Horizontally?How Do You Use Coordinates to Translate a Figure Horizontally?

    How Do You Use Coordinates to Translate a Figure Horizontally?

    Translating a figure on the coordinate plane is easier than you might think! This tutorial shows you how to translate coordinates from the original figure. Then, simply connect the points to create your new figure. This tutorial shows you how!

    • How Do You Use Coordinates to Translate a Figure Vertically?How Do You Use Coordinates to Translate a Figure Vertically?

    How Do You Use Coordinates to Translate a Figure Vertically?

    Translating a figure on the coordinate plane is easier than you might think! This tutorial shows you how to translate coordinates from the original figure. Then, simply connect the points to create your new figure. This tutorial shows you how!

    • What is a Point?What is a Point?

    What is a Point?

    A point is a fundamental building block of math. Without points, you couldn't make lines, planes, angles, or polygons. That also means that graphing would be impossible. Needless to say, learning about points is very important! That makes this tutorial a must see!

    • What is a Line Segment?What is a Line Segment?

    What is a Line Segment?

    A math term can really tell you a lot about the thing it's describing. Take the term line segment. A line segment is just part of a line! In this tutorial, learn about line segments, how to name them, and what the midpoint of a line segment is!

    • What is an Angle?What is an Angle?

    What is an Angle?

    Angles are a fundamental building block for creating all sorts of shapes! In this tutorial, learn about how an angle is formed, how to name an angle, and how an angle is measured. Take a look!

    • What are Parallel Lines?What are Parallel Lines?

    What are Parallel Lines?

    Lines that are parallel have a very special quality. Without this quality, these lines are not parallel. In this tutorial, take a look at parallel lines and see how they are different from any other kind of lines!

    • What are Perpendicular Lines?What are Perpendicular Lines?

    What are Perpendicular Lines?

    Perpendicular lines have a special property. The angles formed by perpendicular lines will always be the same. Check out this tutorial to learn about perpendicular lines and see a cool trick involving these special lines!

    • What is a Reflection?What is a Reflection?

    What is a Reflection?

    When you look in the mirror, you see your reflection. In math, you can create mirror images of figures by reflecting them over a given line. This tutorial introduces you to reflections and shows you some examples of reflections. Take a look!

    • What is a Rotation?What is a Rotation?

    What is a Rotation?

    Ever turned a door handle? You were performing a rotation! In math, rotations are just the same! Check out this tutorial to learn about rotations.

    • What is a Translation?What is a Translation?

    What is a Translation?

    Ever slide something across a table? If so, then you have performed a translation! In this tutorial, learn the definition of translation and see some really neat examples. Take a look!

    • What is a Transformation?What is a Transformation?

    What is a Transformation?

    Transformations can be really fun! They allow you to change or move a figure. In this tutorial, learn about all the different kinds of transformations!

    • What is an Image?What is an Image?

    What is an Image?

    Just about everything in math has a name! Did you know that when you're dealing with transformations, the new figure you get is called an image? Check out this tutorial and learn about this math term!

    • What is a Circle?What is a Circle?

    What is a Circle?

    Circles are a fundamental part of math! In this tutorial, you'll be introduced to circles and see the different parts of a circle such as the diameter, radius, and chord. Check out this tutorial to learn about circles!