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Paper 2
Transformations
Both
Label the mirror line before reflecting.
Key Facts
- Enlargement uses a scale factor.
- Rotation angles are in degrees.
Topics Covered
Translations
What you need to know
- •Translation moves a shape without changing size.
Exam Tips
- Write the vector and direction.
Rotations & Reflections
What you need to know
- •Rotations need centre and angle.
- •Reflections need mirror line.
Exam Tips
- State clockwise/anticlockwise for rotations.
Key Terms
Scale factor
The multiplier that changes size in enlargement.
Line of reflection
The mirror line for a reflection.
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Common Exam Questions
Rotate point (2, 3) 90° clockwise about the origin.
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Model Answer
(3, -2)
What examiners want to see
- ✓Apply rotation rule correctly.
Describe the transformation from A to B (shift right 4, up 2).
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Model Answer
Translation by vector (4, 2)
What examiners want to see
- ✓Use vector notation.
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