Math Problem Statement

In the graph below, circle F' is the image of circle F after a dilation. Radii FG and F'G' are also shown. What are the scale factor and center of the dilation? Simplify your answers and write them as fractions or whole numbers.

Solution

The problem involves finding the scale factor and center of dilation for a transformation between two circles on a coordinate plane.

Observations from the image:

  1. Circles: There are two circles, FF and FF'. The smaller circle FF is dilated to form the larger circle FF'.
  2. Centers and Radii:
    • The center of circle FF is at (0,0)(0, 0), and its radius (from FF to GG) is measured as 2 units.
    • The center of circle FF' is also at (0,0)(0, 0), and its radius (from FF' to GG') is measured as 10 units.

Step-by-step solution:

1. Scale Factor:

The scale factor kk for dilation is given by the ratio of the radius of the dilated circle (FF') to the original circle (FF): k=Radius of FRadius of F=102=5.k = \frac{\text{Radius of } F'}{\text{Radius of } F} = \frac{10}{2} = 5.

2. Center of Dilation:

Both circles FF and FF' have the same center at (0,0)(0, 0), so the center of dilation is: (0,0).(0, 0).

Final Answer:

  • Scale Factor: 55
  • Center of Dilation: (0,0)(0, 0)

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you determine the radius of a circle on a coordinate plane from its graph?
  2. What happens to the area of a circle after dilation with a scale factor kk?
  3. How do you verify the center of dilation using coordinates?
  4. If a circle is dilated with a scale factor less

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Dilations
Scale Factor
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Scale factor (k) = Radius of dilated circle / Radius of original circle

Theorems

Dilation Theorem
Properties of Dilations in Geometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10