Question
How does a dilation transformation compare to translations, rotations, and reflections?
- Dilation transformations are the only ones that do not maintain the same side lengths.
((explain why this is right and answer in 2 sentences and simple words)
- Dilation transformations are the only ones that do not maintain the same side lengths.
((explain why this is right and answer in 2 sentences and simple words)
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Dilation transformations change the size of a shape but keep its overall shape the same, meaning the sides get longer or shorter. In contrast, translations, rotations, and reflections only move, turn, or flip the shape without changing the lengths of its sides.