Question

(6,−3) after a dilation by a scale factor of \frac{1}{3}

3
1
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centered at the origin?

Answer 1

Answer: The new point would be (2,-1)

Explanation:

To dilate a point, you simply multiply the scale factor (1/3) by the x- and y-values of the point:

6 x 1/3 = 2

-3 x 1/3 = -1

Therefore, the new point would be (2,-1)

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