Question

Solve problems about dilations and write about solution methods. On a coordinate plane, point B is at (1, negative 1). Point B has coordinate B(1, –1). What is the coordinate of B' under a scale factor of 3? (1, –1) (3, –3) (–2, 2) (–6, 6)

Answer 1

B' = (3, -3)

Explanation:

If the coordinate (a,b) is dilated by a factor of k, the resulting coordinate will be ()ka, ka)

Given the coordinate (1, -1). When dilated by a factor of 3, the resulting coordinate will be;

B' = 3B

B' = 3(1, -1)

B' = (3(1), 3(-1))

B' = (3, -3)