Question

Dilate the figure by the scale factor. Then enter
the new coordinates.
K= 7
A(-3,2)
(4.2)B
C(-1,-1)
A' ([?], [])
B' ([], []).
C'([], []).

Answer 1

Answers:

• A ' ( -21, 14 )
• B ' ( 28, 14 )
• C ' ( -7, -7 )

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Explanation:

The scale factor is k = 7. This tells us to multiply each coordinate, of each point, by the scale factor to get the dilated points.

For example, point A is at (-3, 2) and moves to A ' (-21, 14) after multiplying the x,y coordinates by 7. The same applies for points B and C as well.

The dilation rule can be written as $(x,y) \to (7x, 7y)$

As a result of the dilation, triangle A'B'C' has sides that are 7 times longer compared to the corresponding sides of triangle ABC.

Example: side AB = 7 units, side A'B' = 49 units