Question

identify the transformation shown on the coordinate plane. (there are 2 possible options.) reflection rotation translation

Explanation:

1. Reflection: The top shape is mirrored over the x-axis to create the bottom shape; each point (x,y) on the top maps to (x,-y) on the bottom, which matches the definition of a reflection across the x-axis.
2. Rotation: Rotating the top shape 180 degrees around the origin (or any point on the x-axis between the shapes) would also map it exactly to the bottom shape, as a 180-degree rotation reverses both x and y coordinates, resulting in the same mirrored vertical position.
3. Translation is incorrect: Translation only shifts a shape without flipping or rotating it, which does not match the vertical flip seen here.

Answer:

A. reflection
B. rotation