Which statement best explains why all circles are similar? A. All circles are perfectly round with one center point. B. In all circles, the length of the radius is half the length of the diameter. C. Any circle can be mapped onto any other circle using a translation. D. Any circle can be mapped onto any other circle using a dilation and a translation. O A O B O D

Which statement best explains why all circles are similar? A. All circles are perfectly round with one center point. B. In all circles, the length of the radius is half the length of the diameter. C. Any circle can be mapped onto any other circle using a translation. D. Any circle can be mapped onto any other circle using a dilation and a translation. O A O B O D

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285195698

Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Chapter6: Circles

Section6.3: Line And Segment Relationships In The Circle

Problem 38E: The center of a circle of radius 3 inches is at a distance of 20 inches from the center of a circle...

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