Real math help.
What is a Congruence Transformation, or Isometry?
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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!
Background Tutorials
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Finding Corresponding Parts
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What Does Congruent Mean?
If two figures have the same size and shape, then they are congruent. The term congruent is often used to describe figures like this. In this tutorial, take a look at the term congruent!
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Transformation Definitions
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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
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