Question 1

What transformations need to be done in order show that △ABC≅△EFD
by mapping ABC on top of EFD? Check all that apply

(4 points)
Responses

Dilation
Dilation

Rotation
Rotation

Translation
Translation

Reflection
Reflection
Question 2
What theorem does this justify?(1 point)
Responses

ASA
ASA

SSA
SSA

AAS
AAS

SSS
SSS

HL
HL

SAS
SAS
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1 answer

To show that triangles \( \triangle ABC \) is congruent to \( \triangle EFD \) by mapping \( ABC \) on top of \( EFD \), the following transformations can apply:

Question 1:

Responses:

  • Dilation: Not necessary for congruence, as it changes the size of the triangle.
  • Rotation: This is a valid transformation. If the triangles are oriented differently, a rotation can align them.
  • Translation: This is also a valid transformation. Moving the triangle without changing its shape can help position it on top of the other triangle.
  • Reflection: This can also be a valid transformation. If the triangles are mirror images, a reflection can help realign them.

Correct Responses:

  • Rotation
  • Translation
  • Reflection

(Note: Dilation is not needed for congruence as it changes the size of the triangle. The three congruent transformations involved are rotation, translation, and reflection.)

Question 2:

The transformations that show \( \triangle ABC \cong \triangle EFD \) can justify the following theorem:

Responses:

  • ASA (Angle-Side-Angle)
  • SSA (Side-Side-Angle)
  • AAS (Angle-Angle-Side)
  • SSS (Side-Side-Side)
  • HL (Hypotenuse-Leg for right triangles)
  • SAS (Side-Angle-Side)

Correct Response:
For congruence via the transformations mentioned, the SAS (Side-Angle-Side) theorem is typically the one used since once you orient and position the triangles correctly, you can compare corresponding sides and angles.

So, for question 2, the answer is SAS.