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Image
Definition of Image
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The new position of a point, a line, a line segment, or a figure after a transformation is called its image.
Examples of Image
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In the example shown below, triangle A'B'C' is the image of triangle A'B'C', after translation.
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Points A', B', C' are the images of points A, B, and C respectively.
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The line segments A'B', B'C', and A'C' are the images of the original line segments AB, BC, and AC respectively.
Solved Example on Image
What would be the image of a polygon reflected over a line with respect to the original polygon?
Choices:
A. Similar
B. Congruent
C. Increase in size
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B
Step 1: A reflection flips the figure across a line. The new figure is a mirror image of the original figure.
Step 2: So, the image of the polygon reflected over a line is congruent with respect to the original polygon.
Related Terms for Image
- Transformation
- Congruent
- Similar
- Point
- Line
- Figure
- Line Segment
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