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In a reflection, all points move the same distance. True False

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In a reflection, all points move the same distance. True False

In a reflection, all points move the same distance.
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MaisieMaster · Tutor for 5 years

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False. In a reflection, all points move the *same perpendicular distance* to the line of reflection. However, the total distance a point moves depends on its position relative to the line of reflection. Points on the line of reflection don't move at all.<br />
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