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Is it possible to define a series of rigid transformations that takes figure A to figure B?

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A Yes, it can be defined with one reflection and one rotation.Yes, it can be defined with one reflection and one rotation.
B Yes, it can be defined with one rotation and one translation.Yes, it can be defined with one rotation and one translation.
C No, it cannot be defined because figure A and figure B are not congruent.No, it cannot be defined because figure A and figure B are not congruent.
D No, it cannot be defined because figure A and figure B are congruent.

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To determine if it is possible to define a series of rigid transformations (which include translations, rotations, and reflections) that takes figure A to figure B, we need to assess the congruence and orientation of the two figures.

  • If figure A can be transformed into figure B using a series of rigid motions, it suggests they are congruent. This would imply that option C is incorrect since they can be congruently mapped using rigid transformations.
  • If figure A and B are not congruent in shape or size, then option C would be the correct choice: "No, it cannot be defined because figure A and figure B are not congruent."
  • Options A and B indicate that the transformations can be achieved in one way or another.

Without more specific information about the figures themselves, I can't definitively choose one of these options.

If we assume that figure A and figure B are indeed congruent and just positioned differently, either option A or B could potentially apply, depending specifically on their orientation.

If you're looking for a straightforward answer based on the intrinsic properties of rigid transformations related to congruence:

  • If they are congruent: Options A or B could work.
  • If they are not congruent: Option C is correct.

So, in conclusion:

  • If they are congruent: Yes (A or B).
  • If they are not: C.