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Does the transformation shown appear to be a rigid motion?
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Does the transformation shown appear to be a rigid motion? Explain-example-1
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No since the pre-image can’t be dilated
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Answer:

No, because the preimage is dilated.

Explanation:

To be a rigid motion, it has to preserve the distance between the points. But this, doesn't. Now if it was just rotated, it would be a rigid motion, but its also dilated, so the answer is no.

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