A triangle with vertices at A (0,0), B (0,4), and C (6.0) is dilated to yield a triangle with vertices at A' (0,), B'10, 10), and C (15,0). The origin is

the center of dilation. What is the scale factor of the dilation?

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30 August, 04:38

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Brielle Gregory · Answer 1

k · (0, 0) = (0, 0)

k · (0, 4) = (0, 10)

k · (6, 0) = (15, 0)

k = 15/6 = 10/4 = 2.5

Answer: The scale of dilation is 2.5

A triangle with vertices at A (0,0), B (0,4), and C (6.0) is dilated to yield a triangle with vertices at A' (0,), B'10, 10), and C (15,0). The origin isthe center of dilation. What is the scale factor of the dilation?