To prove that the composite of two isometries is an isometry.
Answer to Problem 11CE
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Given transformation
Calculation:
Let
Under the transformation
And because
Similarly, Under the transformation
And because
Use
Hence, the composite of two isometries is an isometry.
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