Geometric Definitions and Transformations
Introduction to points, lines, planes, and rigid transformations in the coordinate plane.
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Introduction to points, lines, planes, and rigid transformations in the coordinate plane.
Key Questions
- What are the undefined terms of geometry?
- How do translations, rotations, and reflections preserve distance and angle?
- How can we map one figure onto another?
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