Which transformation is not isometric?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which type of transformation does not preserve distances, meaning it doesn't maintain the same shape and size of the figures involved. Isometric transformations are those that keep the structure intact, so the user is likely looking for a transformation type that does not meet this criterion.
Answer
Dilation
The final answer is dilation.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is dilation.
More Information
A dilation changes the size of a figure but preserves its shape, making it a non-isometric transformation.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse dilation with isometric transformations like reflections, rotations, and translations which preserve distances and angles.
Sources
- Transformations of Graphs - varsitytutors.com
- High School Geometry Common Core G.CO.A.4 - Transformations - geometrycommoncore.com
- Isometry in Geometry | Definition, Types & Dilation - study.com
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