Dilation of Triangle ABC

The video tutorial explains the process of performing a dilation on triangle ABC centered at point A with a scale factor of 1/4. It covers calculating the distances between points, applying the scale factor to these distances, and finding the new positions of points C' and B'. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the geometric transformation and encourages students to seek further help if needed.

What is the scale factor used for the dilation of triangle ABC?

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/5

• 1/2

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Which point is the center of dilation for triangle ABC?

• Point A

• Point D

• Point C

• Point B

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CCSS.6.G.A.3

How many units down do you need to move from point A to point C?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 9

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CCSS.6.G.A.3

How many units to the right do you need to move from point A to point B?

• 12

• 11

• 13

• 10

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

What is 1/4 of the distance 8 units?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

After applying the scale factor, how many units to the right do you move from point A to the new point C'?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

What are the new coordinates of point C' after dilation?

• (-4, 0)

• (-2, 0)

• (-4, -2)

• (-2, -2)

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

How many units up do you move from point A to the new point B'?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

What are the new coordinates of point B' after dilation?

• (-2, 3)

• (-4, 3)

• (-3, 2)

• (-3, 4)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

What is the color of the new triangle after dilation?

• Green

• Blue

• Red

• Yellow

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CCSS.8.G.A.3