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TRANSLATION

sliding a figure in any direction without changing its size, shape or orientation.

ROTATION

rotating an object about a fixed point without changing its size or shape.

REFLECTION

flipping an object across a line without changing its size or shape.

GLIDE REFLECTION uses translation and reflection at the same time.

LET'S TESSELLATE!

Want to make your very own tessellations?

First, just a little bit more math!