Math Problem Statement
Polygon ABCD with vertices at A(−4, 6), B(−2, 2), C(4, −2), D(4, 4) is dilated using a scale factor of 4 over 3 to create polygon A′B′C′D′. Determine the vertices of polygon A′B′C′D′.
Solution
To determine the vertices of the dilated polygon , we apply the given scale factor of to each vertex of the original polygon .
Given vertices of polygon :
To calculate the vertices of polygon , multiply each coordinate by the scale factor .
Calculating the new vertices:
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Vertex A:
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Vertex B:
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Vertex C:
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Vertex D:
Vertices of polygon :
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions for further exploration:
- What happens to the perimeter of the polygon after the dilation?
- How does the area of the polygon change with the dilation?
- How do you determine the center of dilation in this problem?
- Can you find the equation of the line passing through points and ?
- How does a dilation affect the orientation of a polygon?
Tip: The dilation of a polygon multiplies all distances from the center of dilation by the scale factor, preserving the shape but changing the size.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Dilations
Coordinate Geometry
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12