Step-by-step explanation:
First, we notice that ΔΝΑΤ is greater than ΔHPW, so there was a dilation, the factor of dilation can be calculated comparing the length of corresponding sides of the triangles. So, if we compare NT with HW, we get:
Therefore, the first transformation was a dilation by a factor of 1.5.
So, with this transformation, the coordinates of the original triangle will be equal to:
(x, y) ----------> (1.5x, 1.5y)
H(-6, -4) -----> (1.5(-6), 1.5(-4)) = (-9, -6)
P(2, -6) ------> (1.5(2), 1.5(-6)) = (3, -9)
W(-6, -6) ----> (1.5(-6), 1.5(-6)) = (-9, -9)
Then, the transformation is a rotation of 180° about the origin because the rule that these coordinates follow are:
(x, y) ------> ( -x, -y)
(-9, -6) ----> N(9, 6)
(3, -9) ------> A(-3, 9)
(-9, -9) -----> T(9, 9)
Therefore, the answer is:
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