Question

look at this shape: image of a blue polygon on a grid which image shows a translation? images of three shapes labeled a, b, c

Explanation:

A translation is a transformation that slides a figure without rotating or reflecting it, so the shape and orientation remain the same. We analyze each option:

• Option A: The shape has the same orientation and shape as the original, just moved (slid), which fits translation.
• Option B: The shape is rotated (orientation changed), so not a translation.
• Option C: The shape is reflected or rotated (orientation changed), so not a translation.

Answer:

A. The shape in option A shows a translation as it has the same orientation and shape as the original, just moved (slid) without rotation or reflection.