Math Problem Statement

Triangle ABC is dilated with a scale factor of 1/3. Label the angle measurements in triangle A'B'C'.

Solution

In the image, triangle ABCABC is dilated with a scale factor of 13\frac{1}{3}, and we are tasked with labeling the angle measurements in triangle ABCA'B'C'.

Since dilation preserves the angle measurements of a triangle, the angles in triangle ABCA'B'C' will be identical to those in triangle ABCABC. Here’s how to label the angles in ABCA'B'C' based on the provided measurements in triangle ABCABC:

  1. A\angle A' corresponds to A=21\angle A = 21^\circ.
  2. B\angle B' corresponds to B=51\angle B = 51^\circ.
  3. C\angle C' corresponds to C=108\angle C = 108^\circ.

Thus, the angle labels for triangle ABCA'B'C' should be:

  • A=21\angle A' = 21^\circ
  • B=51\angle B' = 51^\circ
  • C=108\angle C' = 108^\circ

Would you like further details on the dilation process or more information on similar triangles?

Here are some additional questions you might find interesting:

  1. What happens to the side lengths when a triangle is dilated with a scale factor of 13\frac{1}{3}?
  2. How does a scale factor affect the perimeter of a dilated triangle?
  3. Does dilation affect the area of a triangle? If so, by what factor?
  4. What are the properties of similar triangles?
  5. How would the angle measures change if the dilation was a reflection instead?

Tip: When working with dilations, remember that angle measures stay the same, but side lengths are scaled by the given factor.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Dilations
Angle Preservation

Formulas

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Theorems

Angle preservation in similar triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10