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COMBINATIONS OF TRANSFORMATIONS
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Combinations of Transformations
The three basic transformations that can be applied to a shape are as follows:
1. Translation
A translation moves or slides an image. The image can be translated up or down, right or left.
For example:
2. Reflection
A reflection flips a shape over to create a mirror image.
Reflection is a transformation in which a geometric figure is reflected across a line, creating a mirror image.
For example:

3. Rotation
A rotation turns a shape.
Rotation is a transformation in which a figure is turned about a fixed point. Rotation can be clockwise or anticlockwise.
For example: