Exploring Transformations
What is true of the reflection line in relation to any of the segments AA', BB' or CC' ?
From the transform menu, choose the "Translate object by Vector" tool . Choose the triangle and then the vector to translate the triangle. Measure the length of the vector and the distance between two vertices of your triangle. What do you observe?
In the sketch above, line ED and the line through F are parallel. Reflect the triangle first in ED and then reflect the image in the parallel line through F. Measure the distance between corresponding vertices in the original triangle and the final image. What single transformation will accomplish the composition of the two reflections? Move the lines around so you can be as specific as possible.
What have you discovered about the composition of reflections in two intersecting lines and a rotation through the point of intersection of the two lines? Be as specific as possible.