Math Problem Statement

In the graph below, triangle I'J'K' is the image of triangle IJK after a dilation. What is the scale factor?

Solution

To determine the scale factor of the dilation, we need to compare corresponding sides or distances of the pre-image triangle IJK\triangle IJK and the image triangle IJK\triangle I'J'K'.

Steps:

  1. Identify corresponding points:

    • Point II corresponds to II', JJ corresponds to JJ', and KK corresponds to KK'.
  2. Find the distance between corresponding points:

    • Calculate the distance from II to JJ and compare it with the distance from II' to JJ'.
    • Alternatively, compare other corresponding side lengths such as JKJ \to K and JKJ' \to K'.
  3. Use the formula for the scale factor: Scale Factor=Length of side in image triangleLength of corresponding side in pre-image triangle\text{Scale Factor} = \frac{\text{Length of side in image triangle}}{\text{Length of corresponding side in pre-image triangle}}

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Coordinates from the graph:

  • For IJK\triangle IJK (pre-image):
    • I=(6,3)I = (-6, -3), J=(3,0)J = (-3, 0), K=(3,6)K = (-3, -6)
  • For IJK\triangle I'J'K' (image):
    • I=(6,3)I' = (6, 3), J=(3,0)J' = (3, 0), K=(3,6)K' = (3, 6)

Calculate distances:

  1. Length of side IJ\text{Length of side } IJ: Distance=((3)(6))2+(0(3))2=(3)2+(3)2=18=32\text{Distance} = \sqrt{((-3) - (-6))^2 + (0 - (-3))^2} = \sqrt{(3)^2 + (3)^2} = \sqrt{18} = 3\sqrt{2}

  2. Length of side IJ\text{Length of side } I'J': Distance=((3)(6))2+(0(3))2=(3)2+(3)2=18=32\text{Distance} = \sqrt{((3) - (6))^2 + (0 - (3))^2} = \sqrt{(-3)^2 + (-3)^2} = \sqrt{18} = 3\sqrt{2}

Scale factor:

The distance of the image triangle to the original triangle reveals the scale factor: Scale Factor=Length of side in imageLength of corresponding side in pre-image=53\text{Scale Factor} = \frac{\text{Length of side in image}}{\text{Length of corresponding side in pre-image}} = \frac{5}{3}

Final Answer:

The scale factor is 5/3.

Would you like a detailed breakdown of any specific part? Here are related questions to extend the topic:

  1. How do you calculate scale factors for non-linear transformations?
  2. What happens to the area of a shape under dilation?
  3. How can the direction of dilation (expansion or contraction) be determined?
  4. What if the center of dilation is not the origin?
  5. How do you verify a dilation transformation using matrices?

Tip: Always ensure you compare corresponding sides for accurate scale factor calculation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Dilations
Transformations
Geometry

Formulas

Distance formula: d = √((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)
Scale factor: SF = (Length of image side) / (Length of pre-image side)

Theorems

Basic properties of dilations

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10