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IceJOKER
1 month ago
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Leslie was able to map \overline{ST} ST start overline, S, T, end overline onto \overline{QR} QR ​ start overline, Q, R, end ove

rline 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?
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zzz [12.3K]1 month ago
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Leslie's mistake lies in using a dilation, which either scales an object down or up. This transformation cannot be applied because congruent segments must maintain equal length; only rigid transformations like translations, reflections, and rotations are permissible. Thus, dilation is not considered a rigid transformation.
lawyer [12.5K]1 month ago
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