Question

what is the name of the transformation that moves a figure along a straight line without changing its size or shape?
a) translation
b) reflection
c) rotation
d) dilation
○ a) translation
○ b) reflection
○ c) rotation
○ d) dilation

Explanation:

Translation is a geometric transformation that slides a figure along a straight - line path without altering its size, shape, or orientation. Reflection flips a figure over a line, rotation turns a figure around a point, and dilation changes the size of a figure.

Answer:

A. Translation