Translation: A transformation in which the figure maintains its shape and orientation, but is
moved. This is simply a slide. Just take the figure and slide it (but don't turn it or flip it). Like this...
A.
Rotation: This is simply a turn. You can turn it on its middle or around a point. Instead of saying
"around", mathematicians say "about" like "rotate it about point A. Why? Who cares... here it is.
B.
Reflection: A reflection is a mirror image...like.. your reflection. You can also think of it as being
flipped over.... take a look.
AA
C.
Dilation: This is the one where the shape changes size, but still does not change shape. In fact that
is the only thing that changes. To dilate means to "get bigger".
D.