Warm Up Solutions

Fill in the blanks with the given words. Not all words will be used.

1. Graphs can be transformed by a translation left and right across the    x-axis    and/or up and down along the   y-axis   .
2. A transformation that is the mirror image of a graph is called a    reflection   .
3. A    dilation    occurs when a graph is stretched or compressed vertically.

Note

Q: What given word can also be used to describe a graph moving left and right across the coordinate plane?

A: Horizontal

Q: What word describes any movement of a graph on the coordinate plane?

A: Transformation

Q: Describe what happens when a vertical transformation occurs.

A: The graph moves up and down.