Reflections and enlargements are two important changes we can make to shapes in geometry. They each work in different ways. Let’s break it down simply:

Reflections:

• What It Is: A reflection is when you flip a shape over a line. You can think of it like looking in a mirror!
• Size: The size of the shape doesn't change. It stays the same; it just moves to a different spot.
• Direction: The direction of the shape changes. For example, if you reflect a triangle, the new triangle will look like a mirror version of the original one.

Enlargements:

• What It Is: Enlargements make shapes bigger or smaller. This happens by stretching or shrinking the shape from a special point called the center of enlargement.
• Size: The size changes depending on a number called the scale factor.
  • If the scale factor is more than 1 (like 2), the shape gets bigger.
  • If it's between 0 and 1 (like 0.5), the shape gets smaller.
• Proportions: Enlargements keep the same shape, but just change how big or small it is.

In Short:

• Reflections change where a shape is and its direction, but not its size.
• Enlargements change how big or small a shape is, but keep the shape the same.

Understanding these differences is super important when solving problems about transformations. It helps you see how shapes move and change in space!