What is the scale factor in the dilation if the coordinates of A' are (-7, 6) and the coordinates of C’ are (-4.3)? a. 1/3 b. 1/2 c. 2 d. 3

Faber asked Dec 9, 2023

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What is the scale factor in the dilation if the coordinates of A' are (-7, 6) and the coordinates of C’ are (-4.3)?

a. 1/3
b. 1/2
c. 2
d. 3

Faber asked Dec 9, 2023

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Answer:

a. 1/3

Explanation:

For dilation about the origin, the ratio of any pair of corresponding coordinates will give you the scale factor:

A'y/Ay = 6/18 = 1/3

The scale factor is 1/3.

Wilsonzlin answered Dec 14, 2023

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