Question

The translation (x − 10, y + 17) is applied to a triangle. Maryanne makes a conjecture about the perimeter of the image of the triangle, tests the conjecture, and finds that it is true. What could have been her conjecture?

Answer 1

See below.

Explanation:

Translations do not change the perimeter (nor the area for that matter). Therefore, her conjecture could be that: "After translating this triangle 10 units to the left and 17 units upwards, the perimeter will be the same."