Mathematics GCSE
Equivalent single transformations
What Equivalent single transformations means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Equivalent single transformations
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The overall single transformation that maps the original object to the final image; two parallel reflections give a translation and two intersecting reflections give a rotation about the intersection point.
Topics that use Equivalent single transformations
- Properties and constructions (AQA GCSE)
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