Question

Leslie was able to map \overline{ST} ST start overline, S, T, end overline onto \overline{QR} QR ​ start overline, Q, R, end overline using a rotation and dilation. Leslie concluded: "I was able to map \overline{ST} ST start overline, S, T, end overline onto \overline{QR} QR ​ start overline, Q, R, end overline using a sequence of rigid transformations, so the figures are congruent." What error did Leslie make in her conclusion?

Answer 1

The fact that Leslie used a dilation is where she made the mistake. A dilation either shrinks or enlarges a figure. So it made segment ST either larger or smaller to be able to fit to segment QR.

But congruent segments are always the same length. So there's no way that a dilation can be involved. Only rigid transformations of translations (aka shifting), reflections, and rotations are allowed. A dilation is not a rigid transformation.

Answer 2

A

Explanation:

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