Question

if abcde is translated 3 units to the right and 4 units down, what will happen to the polygon? image of coordinate plane with polygon abcde
a. it will move and change shape.

b. it will stay where it is but get bigger.

c. it will move, change shape, and change size.

d. it will move but won’t change shape or size.

Explanation:

A translation is a type of transformation in geometry that slides a figure from one position to another without changing its shape, size, or orientation. When a polygon (like ABCDE) is translated 3 units right and 4 units down, it only changes its position (moves) while its shape and size remain the same. Option A is wrong because translation doesn't change shape. Option B is wrong as translation moves the figure and doesn't change size. Option C is wrong since translation preserves both shape and size. So the correct answer is D.

Answer:

D. It will move but won't change shape or size.