Question

2 which of the following describes how you can tell which figure in a transformation is the original figure?
a. it is always the figure on the left
b. it is always the larger figure.
c. it is always the figure with \prime\ notations.
d. it is always the figure without \prime\ notations.

Explanation:

To determine the original figure in a transformation, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The original figure isn't always on the left; position isn't a defining factor for the original figure in transformations.
• Option B: The original figure isn't always the larger one. Transformations like translations, reflections, or rotations don't change the size, and dilations can make the image larger or smaller, so size isn't a reliable indicator.
• Option C: Figures with "prime" notations (e.g., \( A' \)) are the image (the result of the transformation), not the original.
• Option D: In transformations, the original figure is typically the one without "prime" notations. The image (after transformation) is labeled with primes, so the figure without primes is the original.

Answer:

D. It is always the figure without "prime" notations.