Transformations and Symmetry

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How Do You Make a Figure Larger Using a Dilation?

Dilation allows you to shrink or enlarge the size of a figure without changing its shape. In this tutorial, follow along as you see how dilate a figure by a given scale factor. Check it out!
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?

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?

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?

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?

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 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 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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 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?

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?

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 Line of Reflection?

Just about everything in math has a name! Did you know that the line you reflect a figure over has a special name? It's called the line of reflection! Watch this tutorial and learn about the line of reflection.
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?

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 Tessellation?

The term tessellation can seem pretty scary, but tessellations are really cool! Youâ€™ve probably seen tons of tessellations before without even knowing it! In this tutorial, youâ€™ll learn about tessellations and see some of their interesting qualities.
What is Rotational Symmetry?

Ever notice that some shapes look the same after you rotate them? These shapes have a property called rotational symmetry! Check out this tutorial to learn more.
What Properties of a Figure Stay the Same After a Translation?

Get to know translations better with this tutorial. You'll learn what properties stay the same and what changes when you translate a figure.