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Which of these triangle pairs can be mapped to each other using a single translation?

Which of these triangle pairs can be mapped to each other using a single translation-example-1
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It would be the first pair of triangles because it can perform a counterclockwise rotation. Hope this helps, it’s pretty trippy.
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Triangle CDE and MDP, with shared angles and parallel sides, can be mapped using a single translation, unlike triangle CDE and MNP, which lack complete congruence information.

To determine if two triangles can be mapped to each other using a single translation, we must check if corresponding sides are equal and corresponding angles are congruent. Let's analyze the options:

a. Triangle CDE and MDP: The triangles share a right angle, ED=DP, and CD is parallel to MD. These conditions satisfy the criteria for congruence and can be mapped to each other through translation.

b. Triangle CDE and MNP: Although both triangles have a right angle, ED=PN, and CD is parallel to MN, there is no guarantee that they can be mapped with a single translation. Additional information about the corresponding sides is needed to ensure congruence.

In conclusion, triangle CDE and MDP can be mapped to each other using a single translation, while triangle CDE and MNP lack sufficient information for a conclusive answer.

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