Question

1. ______ figures have the same shape but may differ in size.
2. the ______ are the two perpendicular lines that define the coordinate grid.
3. combining transformations helps to describe and manipulate figures in various ways, resulting in ______ figures.

Explanation:

1. First blank: This term defines figures with matching shape, varying size.
2. Second blank: These are the core perpendicular lines of a coordinate grid.
3. Third blank: Combining transformations creates new figures congruent or similar to the original, described by this term.

Answer:

1. Similar
2. axes (x-axis and y-axis)
3. transformed