Math Problem Statement

What is the center of dilation?

Solution

To determine the center of dilation, we need to find the point that is the same distance from each corresponding pair of points in both the pre-image and the image. This point is where all lines drawn from corresponding points of the pre-image and image intersect.

Let's follow these steps to find the center of dilation in the image:

  1. The points in the pre-image are labeled A,B,CA, B, C and in the image as A,B,CA', B', C'.
  2. Draw lines through corresponding points AA to AA', BB to BB', and CC to CC'.
  3. The point where all three lines intersect is the center of dilation.

From observing the graph, the lines drawn from the corresponding points all intersect at the origin, (0,0)(0, 0). Therefore, the center of dilation is at the point (0,0)(0, 0).

Would you like a detailed explanation or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the scale factor of the dilation in this transformation?
  2. How can you determine if a dilation is an enlargement or a reduction?
  3. How does the center of dilation affect the image size and position?
  4. Can you have a center of dilation outside of the shape itself?
  5. How do you apply the dilation formula to find the coordinates of a transformed point?

Tip: Always check whether the transformation is enlarging or shrinking the figure by comparing the lengths of corresponding sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Transformations
Dilation

Formulas

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Theorems

Dilation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10

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