Question

the triangles are congruent by sss and hl. which transformation(s) can be used to map \\( \triangle rst \\) onto \\( \triangle vwx \\)? reflection only translation only reflection, then translation rotation, then translation

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the orientation of the triangles

$\triangle RST$ and $\triangle VWX$ have opposite orientations. A reflection changes the orientation of a figure.

Step2: Consider the position of the triangles

After reflection, a translation (a slide) is needed to map $\triangle RST$ exactly onto $\triangle VWX$ as their positions are not the same after just reflection.

Answer:

reflection, then translation