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which statement is true about a translation? a a translation takes a line to a parallel line or to itself b a translation takes a line to a perpendicular line c a translation requires a center of translation d a translation requires a line of translation
A translation is a rigid - motion that slides every point of a figure the same distance in the same direction. It takes a line to a parallel line or to itself. It does not take a line to a perpendicular line. It is defined by a vector and does not require a center or a line of translation in the way rotation requires a center or reflection requires a line.
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A. A translation takes a line to a parallel line or to itself