Bobby says the dilation can be represented by (1\3X, 1,\3Y)Betty says the dilation can be represented by (3X, 3Y)who is correct and why?

Weisk asked Aug 2, 2023

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$Bobby says the dilation can be represented by (1\3X, 1,\3Y)Betty says the dilation-example-1$

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Bobby is right because the measurements were made smaller so the dilation factor must be a number less than 1, and 1/3 is less than 1

Small Talk answered Aug 9, 2023

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