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Are reflections rigid motions?

Consider the statements below and then determine which statement is true. Select a statement to check your answer.

Reflections are NEVER rigid motions.

Reflections are SOMETIMES rigid motions.

Reflections are ALWAYS rigid motions.

False

An image and its reflection are the same size and shape.

False

In fact, a reflection will always preserve distance and angle measures.

True!

A reflection creates a transformed figure that is a congruent mirror image of the original.

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