To determine the correct explanation for the congruency of the trapezoids, we need to analyze the transformations described in each statement.
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Statement #1: If the trapezoid ABCD was reflected over the line \(y=x\), the vertices of the trapezoid would be transformed accordingly. This type of reflection would not change the sizes or angles of the trapezoid, thus preserving congruency. This statement is plausible as a reason for congruency.
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Statement #2: If trapezoid ABCD was translated left 4 units and up 2 units, it would maintain the same shape and size. Translation does not alter the dimensions or angles of the figure, thus the trapezoids would remain congruent after this transformation. This statement is also a valid explanation for congruency.
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Statement #3: If trapezoid ABCD was rotated 90° counterclockwise, this transformation would also preserve the dimensions and angles of the trapezoid, thus maintaining congruency. Therefore, this statement is also valid.
Given that all three transformations (reflection over \(y=x\), translation, and rotation) preserve congruency, it is essential to see which explanation is the most applicable based on the provided figure (if one was available).
Without any visual context to determine which transformation accurately represents the congruency, all three statements can be potentially correct. If you're asked to choose one statement based on a specific scenario or image, you may need to refer to that image to determine which transformation accurately reflects the congruency between the trapezoids.
If you can provide details about the image or the specific transformations that were applied, I can help narrow it down further!
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