Triangle XYZ

Question

has a side that is 8 units long. The triangle is reflected across the y
-axis. Does the reflected figure have a side 8 units long? How do you know?(1 point)
Responses

No, a reflected figure could be any size.
No, a reflected figure could be any size.

No, a reflected figure will be smaller than the original figure.
No, a reflected figure will be smaller than the original figure.

Yes, reflection preserves the size of the figure.
Yes, reflection preserves the size of the figure.

Yes, reflection preserves the orientation of the figure.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Yes, reflection preserves the size of the figure.

Reflection is a rigid transformation, which means that it maintains the size and shape of the figure. Therefore, if triangle XYZ has a side that is 8 units long, the reflected triangle will also have a side that is 8 units long.