Math Problem Statement

Solve

Triangle ABC has coordinates A(2,2), B(3,-2) and C(4,-3). What are the coordinates of B' after a dilation with a scale factor of 3?

Solution

The problem asks for the coordinates of BB' after a dilation of triangle ABCABC with a scale factor of 3. The original coordinates of BB are B(3,2)B(3, -2).

A dilation with a scale factor kk multiplies both the xx- and yy-coordinates of a point by kk. Therefore, for point B(3,2)B(3, -2) with a scale factor of 3, the coordinates of BB' will be:

B(x,y)=(3×3,3×2)=(9,6)B'(x', y') = (3 \times 3, 3 \times -2) = (9, -6)

Thus, the coordinates of BB' are (9,6)(9, -6).

The correct answer is (9,6)(9, -6), which matches the third option.

Would you like further details on dilation or any other part of this concept?

Here are five questions that extend this concept:

  1. What are the coordinates of AA' after a dilation with the same scale factor?
  2. How would the coordinates of CC' change with a scale factor of 2 instead of 3?
  3. What happens to the shape and size of a triangle after a dilation?
  4. How would you reverse a dilation? What is the scale factor needed for that?
  5. What is the effect of a negative scale factor on dilation?

Tip: To perform dilations, always multiply both coordinates of a point by the scale factor.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Dilations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Dilation formula: B'(x', y') = (k * x, k * y) where k is the scale factor

Theorems

Properties of dilation in geometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10