Question

determine a series of transformations that would map figure w onto figure x.
answer
a followed by a

Explanation:

First, Figure W and Figure X are mirror images across the y-axis, so a reflection over the y-axis will align their horizontal positions. After reflection, the figure needs to be shifted left to match the exact position of Figure X. Alternatively, a horizontal translation left first then reflection also works, but reflection then translation is straightforward.

Answer:

A reflection over the y-axis followed by a horizontal translation left by 2 units (or a horizontal translation left by 2 units followed by a reflection over the y-axis)