Question

step 1: horizontal translation left 10 units
step 2:
step 3: reflection across the x - axis
which transformation is needed in step 2 to map figure m onto figure m?
a. horizontal translation left 3 units
b. horizontal translation right 3 units
c. vertical translation down 3 units
d. vertical translation

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the overall transformation goal

We know the first step is a horizontal - left translation of 10 units and the third step is a reflection across the x - axis. We need to find the middle transformation to map figure M to figure M'.

Step2: Observe the vertical and horizontal changes visually

By looking at the grid and the positions of the figures before and after the first and third steps, we can see that the vertical position of the figure needs to be adjusted. Since the overall transformation requires moving the figure to a lower position, a vertical translation down is needed.

Answer:

C. vertical translation down 3 units