When you do combined transformations, there are some important rules to follow. This will help you get the right answers. Here’s a simple guide:

1. Order Matters: The order in which you do the transformations can change the result.

   • For example, if you move a shape first and then flip it, it will look different than if you flip it first and then move it.

2. Types of Transformations: It’s good to know the different types of transformations:

   • Translation: This means moving a shape without changing its size or turning it. For instance, if you move a triangle 3 steps to the right, each corner of the triangle moves too.

   • Reflection: This means flipping the shape over a line. For example, if you flip a square over the x-axis, the y-coordinates will change places.

   • Rotation: This is when you turn the shape around a point at a certain angle. If you rotate a rectangle 90 degrees around one of its corners, it will stand at a right angle.

3. Using Coordinates: When you put transformations together, especially with shapes on a graph, it helps to use coordinates.

   • For example, if you have a point (2, 3) and you move it 4 steps to the left, it will change to (-2, 3).

Try practicing with different combinations to see how each transformation can change the shape!