8th Grade · Geometry

Composition

8.G.A.2

Definition

A sequence of two or more transformations applied one after another. The final image is labeled with double-prime marks.

Examples

  • Translate, then reflect: ABC → A'B'C' → A''B''C''.
  • A composition of rigid motions is still a rigid motion — the image stays congruent.

Key rule

Each transformation in the sequence adds a prime mark to the label.

Memory hook

One transformation, then another.