"I was able to map line segment AB onto line segment CB using a sequence of rigid transformations and dilations, so the figures are similar." What error did Erin make in her conclusion? Choose 1 answer:

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Erin was able to map line segment AB onto line segment CB using a rotation and a dilation.
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Transcribed Image Text:Erin was able to map line segment AB onto line segment CB using a rotation and a dilation. A B C
"I was able to map line segment AB onto line segment CB using a sequence of rigid transformations and
dilations, so the figures are similar."
What error did Erin make in her conclusion?
Choose 1 answer:
A
Erin used a dilation, so the segments aren't similar.
The segments are congruent, not similar.
C
There is no error. This is a correct conclusion.
Transcribed Image Text:"I was able to map line segment AB onto line segment CB using a sequence of rigid transformations and dilations, so the figures are similar." What error did Erin make in her conclusion? Choose 1 answer: A Erin used a dilation, so the segments aren't similar. The segments are congruent, not similar. C There is no error. This is a correct conclusion.
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