Meg was given the following rule: (x, y)→‘‘(–5x, –5y). Meg states that the type of transformation that has occurred is a dilation by a scale factor of –5. Explain the role of the negative symbol in this sequence of transformations.

12. decide whether each statement is always true, sometimes true, or never true. a. when corresponding points of an original figure and its reflection are connected, the resulting segments are all perpendicular to the line of reflection. b. when a point is reflected over a horizontal line, the y-coordinate of the point stays the same. answer both questions and explain

What is the solution to the equation 9^(x+1) =27

What is the measure of the smallest angle in the diagram? 15 29 32 45