Question

What is the result of a dilation of scale factor 3 centered at the origin of the line 2y + 3x=10

Answer 1

(10, 15)

Explanation:

To get the origin of the equation 2y+3x = 10, we need to get the x and y-intercept of the line.

x-intercept occurs at y = 0

If y = 0

2(0)+3x =10

3x =10

x = 10/3

x = 1.33

y-intercept occurs at x = 0

If x = 0

2y+3(0) =10

2y =10

y = 10/2

y = 5

Hence the coordinate at the origin is (10/3, 5). If this coordinate is dilated by 3, the required coordinate will be at (10/3*3, 5*3) = (10, 15)

Hence the required coordinate is (10, 15)