Question

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Which is the BEST definition of dilation?
A: a transformation that either reduces or enlarges an object in the coordinate plane
B: a transformation that spins an object in the coordinate plane
C: a transformation that either slides or shifts an object in the coordinate plane
D: a transformation that flips an object in the coordinate plane

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation:

A dilation is not a rigid transformation, which means it has to scale the object into a different measure. So, enlarging or reducing the size of an object is a dilation.