Matrices and Transformations Summary

Matrices and Transformations

Summary

 

the transformation of a point or a common shape such as a rectangle or triangle using a matrix.

the transformation of the unit square using a 2 x 2 matrix.

types of transformation matrices.

Key Skills
  • establish the transformation produced by a matrix.
  • use a matrix to transform a point or shape.
  • find the 2 x 2 matrix that represents a common transformation.

 

Vocabulary

transformation matrix, unit square, reflection, rotation, enlargement,translation, shear, singular matrix, inverse matrix, determinant