The only transformation that changes both a figure's orientation and position is a

A. translation
B. dilation
C. rotation
D. reflection

1 answer

The only transformation that changes both a figure's orientation and position is a D. reflection.

A reflection flips a figure over a line (the line of reflection), which alters its orientation. In contrast:

  • A translation changes a figure's position but not its orientation.
  • A dilation changes the size of a figure but not its orientation or position.
  • A rotation changes a figure's orientation but does not change its position.

Thus, the correct answer is D. reflection.