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Transformations of Triangles and Shapes

The document consists of a series of geometry problems focused on transformations of triangles and shapes, including reflections, rotations, translations, and enlargements. Each problem requires students to describe transformations or draw images based on specified criteria. The total number of questions is 18, with varying points assigned to each question.

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Transformations of Triangles and Shapes

The document consists of a series of geometry problems focused on transformations of triangles and shapes, including reflections, rotations, translations, and enlargements. Each problem requires students to describe transformations or draw images based on specified criteria. The total number of questions is 18, with varying points assigned to each question.

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1

Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle T onto triangle U.

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.................................................................................................................................................................... [3]

[Total: 3]
2

(a) Draw the image of triangle T after a reflection in the line y = −1. [2]

(b) Draw the image of triangle T after a rotation through 90° clockwise about (0, 0). [2]

(c) Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle T onto triangle A.

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.......................................................................................................................................................... [2]

[Total: 6]
3

(a) (i) Draw the image of triangle A after a reflection in the line y = −x. [2]

(ii) Draw the image of triangle A after a translation by the vector . [2]

(b) Describe fully the single transformation that maps

(i) triangle A onto triangle B,

................................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................ [3]

(ii) triangle A onto triangle C.

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................................................................................................................................................ [3]

[Total: 10]
4

(a) Describe fully the single transformation that maps shape T onto shape A.

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.......................................................................................................................................................... [2]

(b) On the grid, reflect shape T in the line y = x. [2]

[Total: 4]
5

Describe fully the single transformation that maps

(a) triangle A onto triangle B,

..........................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................... [3]

(b) triangle A onto triangle C.

..........................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................... [3]

[Total: 6]
6

(a)
Translate shape T by the vector .

Label the image A.


[2]

(b) Rotate shape T about the point (5, 3) through 180°.


Label the image B.
[2]

(c) Describe fully the single transformation that maps shape A onto shape B.

..........................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................... [3]

[Total: 7]
7

Reflect shape T in the line y = x. [2]

[Total: 2]
8

(a) On the grid, draw the image of

(i) triangle A after a translation by the vector , [2]

(ii) triangle A after a reflection in the line y = x. [2]

(b) Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle A onto triangle B.

..........................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................... [3]

[Total: 7]
9

(a) Describe fully the single transformation that maps

(i) triangle A onto triangle B,

................................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................ [2]

(ii) triangle A onto triangle C.

................................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................ [3]

(b) On the grid, draw the image of

(i) triangle A after an enlargement, scale factor , centre (3, 0), [2]

(ii) triangle A after a translation by the vector . [2]

[Total: 9]
10

10

(a) Describe fully the single transformation that maps

(i) flag A onto flag B,

.............................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................. [2]

(ii) flag A onto flag C,

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............................................................................................................................................. [3]

(iii) flag A onto flag D.

.............................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................. [3]
11

(b) Draw the reflection of flag A in the line y = −1. [2]

[Total: 10]

11

(a) Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle A onto triangle B.

..........................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................... [3]

(b) On the grid, draw the image of

(i) triangle A after a reflection in the x-axis, [1]

(ii) triangle A after a translation by the vector . [2]

[Total: 6]
12

12

(a) Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle T onto triangle P.

..........................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................... [2]

(b) Translate triangle T by the vector . [2]

(c) Rotate triangle T through 90° anticlockwise about (0, 0). [2]

(d) Enlarge triangle T by scale factor with centre (0, 0). [2]

[Total: 8]
13

13

(a) Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle T onto triangle U.

..........................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................... [3]

(b) On the grid, draw the image of triangle T after a rotation through 90° clockwise about the point
(7, 3).
[3]

[Total: 6]
14

14

(a) Describe fully the single transformation that maps

(i) triangle A onto triangle B,

................................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................ [2]

(ii) triangle A onto triangle C,

................................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................ [3]

(iii) triangle A onto triangle D.

................................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................ [3]

(b) On the grid, draw the image of triangle A after an enlargement by scale factor 2, centre (7, 3). [2]

[Total: 10]
15

15

(a) (i) Draw the image of triangle A after a reflection in the line x = 2. [2]

(ii) Draw the image of triangle A after a translation by the vector . [2]

(iii) Draw the image of triangle A after an enlargement by scale factor , centre (3, 1). [3]

(b) Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle A onto triangle B.

..........................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................... [3]

[Total: 10]
16

16

Describe fully the single transformation that maps

(a) shape A onto shape B,

..........................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................... [3]

(b) shape A onto shape C.

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.......................................................................................................................................................... [3]

[Total: 6]
17

y
3

2
A
1

x
–4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5
–1

–2

–3

17 Draw the image of shape A after a translation by the vector . [2]

[Total: 2]

18
y
6

3
S
2
T
1

x
0
1 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 9

Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle S onto triangle T.

Answer......................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................. [3]

[Total: 3]

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Describing the transformation ensures precision in understanding how each point of the original shape corresponds to the new position, fostering deeper insight into geometric relationships and enhancing spatial reasoning skills .

The translation vector for mapping triangle A onto triangle B is described by the difference in position vectors of corresponding vertices, which involves subtracting the coordinates of A from B .

The transformation that maps triangle T onto triangle U involves a specific geometric operation, such as a rotation, reflection, or translation, which needs to be described based on the geometric relationships between the two triangles .

Performing a reflection followed by a translation involves first mirroring the shape across a specific axis, then shifting it in a specified direction. This compound process alters both orientation and position, where the sequence ensures the resultant positional outcome .

The transformation sequence involves determining each individual transformation step such as translations, rotations, or reflections needed to position triangle A in the location of triangle C, taking into account their relative positions and orientations .

In a reflection over the line y = x, each coordinate (x, y) inverts to (y, x), unlike other lines where typically one coordinate is negated. This specific swapping influences the orientation of the image such that it results in a diagonal symmetry .

To reflect triangle A in the line y = -x, one must take each vertex of the triangle and swap the x and y coordinates, changing their signs accordingly .

The enlargement involves repositioning each point so that the distances from the center are scaled by the given factor while the direction maintains consistent. If the factor is greater than 1, the shape expands; if less than 1, it contracts. This transformation affects the size but not the shape's proportionality .

When a shape is rotated 90° clockwise around the origin, the transformation involves converting each point (x, y) to a new position (-y, x), altering their quadrant position .

The rotation of shape T about the point (5, 3) through 180° involves repositioning each point of the shape such that each is directly opposite relative to the center point on the coordinate grid .

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