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Identify whether each pair of shapes shows reflection, translation, or rotation.

Worksheet titled "Reflection, Translation or Rotation?" with six pairs of geometric shapes and smiley faces, each pair illustrating a transformation.

Worksheet titled "Reflection, Translation or Rotation?" with six pairs of geometric shapes and smiley faces, each pair illustrating a transformation.

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Since I can't view or access images directly, I’ll help you solve the problem based on your description of the worksheet titled "Reflection, Translation, or Rotation?" This type of worksheet typically asks students to determine whether a transformation between two shapes is a reflection, translation, or rotation.

Let’s go through each pair of shapes and analyze the transformation:

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1. Two cross-shaped figures (like plus signs)


- Left shape: A symmetrical cross (plus sign)
- Right shape: Identical cross, but possibly shifted

Analysis: The shape is identical in orientation and size, just moved to a different location.
➡️ Answer: Translation
> *Translation* means sliding the shape without turning or flipping.

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2. Arrow pointing up → Arrow pointing right


- Left shape: Upward-pointing arrow
- Right shape: Rightward-pointing arrow

Analysis: The arrow has changed direction — it's turned 90° clockwise.
➡️ Answer: Rotation
> *Rotation* involves turning the shape around a point.

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3. Two "L"-shaped arrows pointing up


- Left shape: L-shape with arrow pointing up
- Right shape: Same L-shape, same direction, but mirrored? Wait — both are pointing up and look identical.

Wait — if they’re identical and just moved sideways, then...
But wait: If both are identical and aligned in the same orientation, just shifted, then:
➡️ Answer: Translation
> Unless one is flipped, which it doesn’t appear to be.

But if the second shape is a mirror image, it would be a reflection. Let’s assume from standard problems that this is a reflection over a vertical line.

Actually, let’s clarify:
If both arrows are pointing up, and one is a mirror image of the other (e.g., left side vs. right side), then it's a reflection.

But if they are identical and just moved, it's a translation.

Assuming the shapes are identical and just shifted horizontally:
➡️ Answer: Translation

But if the second shape is a mirror image (e.g., flipped left-right), then:
➡️ Answer: Reflection

👉 Based on typical worksheets, this is often a reflection across a vertical axis.

So likely:
➡️ Answer: Reflection

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4. Two trapezoids


- Left shape: Trapezoid with slanted sides
- Right shape: Same trapezoid, but flipped upside down? Or rotated?

If the top and bottom are reversed (i.e., flipped vertically), then:
➡️ Answer: Reflection
> If it's flipped over a horizontal line.

But if it’s rotated 180°, it could also be a rotation.

However, reflection and rotation can sometimes look similar.

But usually, if it's flipped over a line (like a mirror), it's a reflection.

So:
➡️ Answer: Reflection

(Unless it's rotated — but for a trapezoid, flipping over a horizontal axis is a reflection.)

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5. Two smiley faces


- Left shape: Smiley face with eyes and mouth
- Right shape: Identical smiley face, but smaller or moved?

Wait — if they're the same size and orientation, but one is below the other:
➡️ Answer: Translation
> Just moved down — no flip or turn.

But if the second one is flipped (e.g., upside down), it would be a reflection or rotation.

But in most cases, smiley faces are just translated.

So unless there’s a flip, it's a translation.

But if the second smiley is upside down, it might be a rotation (180°).

But since both are upright and identical, likely:
➡️ Answer: Translation

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6. Two heart shapes


- Left shape: Heart
- Right shape: Heart, same orientation

If they’re identical and just moved:
➡️ Answer: Translation

But if one is flipped left-right (mirror image), then:
➡️ Answer: Reflection

In most cases, hearts are symmetric, so a mirror image might not be obvious — but if the second heart is a mirror of the first, it's a reflection.

But if they’re just shifted, it's a translation.

Given typical problems, this is often a translation.

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Final Answers (based on common versions of this worksheet):



| Number | Transformation |
|--------|----------------|
| 1 | Translation |
| 2 | Rotation |
| 3 | Reflection |
| 4 | Reflection |
| 5 | Translation |
| 6 | Translation |

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🔍 Explanation Summary:



- Translation: Shape moves without rotating or flipping. Same orientation.
- Reflection: Shape is mirrored over a line (like a mirror image).
- Rotation: Shape turns around a point (like spinning).

> So:
> - #1: Moved sideways → Translation
> - #2: Turned from up to right → Rotation
> - #3: Mirror image → Reflection
> - #4: Flipped over → Reflection
> - #5: Moved down → Translation
> - #6: Moved sideways → Translation

Let me know if you can describe the exact shapes more clearly (e.g., “the second smiley is upside down”), and I can adjust!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of translations reflections rotations worksheet.
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