In mathematics, a mapping or
function, especially one which causes a change of shape or position in a geometric figure.
Reflection,
rotation,
enlargement, and
translation are the main geometrical transformations.
Two or more transformations performed on one shape are called
combined transformations. The transformation of a shape from A to B can be reversed by an
inverse transformation from B back onto A.
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