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6) Which type of transformation creates an image where the area of the shape changes? A) translations B) rotations C) reflections D) dilations

6) Which type of transformation creates an image where the area of the shape changes-example-1
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The transformation that changes the area of a shape is dilation (Option D)

Step by step explanation

Option A: Translation

A translation is a geometric transformation that moves every point of a figure, shape, or space by the same distance in a given direction. For this type, the image is congruent with the original shape.

Option B: Rotation

A rotation is a type of transformation that takes each point in a figure and rotates it a certain number of degrees around a given point. For this type, the image is congruent with the original shape.

Option C: Reflection

A reflection is a transformation where each point in a shape appears at an equal distance on the opposite side of a given line - the line of reflection. For this type, the image is congruent with the original shape.

Option D: Dilations

Dilation in math is a transformation that changes the size of a figure so it becomes larger or smaller without changing shape. This type changes the area since the area is the size of a figure.

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