Question

Segment AB measures 3 cm. Point O is the center of dilation. How long is the image of AB after a dilation with scale factor 1/5

Answer 1

Answer: a. AB = 15cm long.

b. AB = 11.1cm long.

Step-by-step explanation: Image of AB after a dilation of scale factor 5 is 5 × 3cm = 15cm long.

Image of AB after a dilation of scale factor 3.7 is 3cm × 3.7 = 11.1cm long.