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Using analytic geometry, we find that the center of dilation is at <math>(-4,-6)</math> and the coefficient/factor is <math>1.5</math>. Then, we see that the origin is <math>2\sqrt{13}</math> from the center, and will be <math>1.5 \times 2\sqrt{13} = 3\sqrt{13}</math> from it afterwards. | Using analytic geometry, we find that the center of dilation is at <math>(-4,-6)</math> and the coefficient/factor is <math>1.5</math>. Then, we see that the origin is <math>2\sqrt{13}</math> from the center, and will be <math>1.5 \times 2\sqrt{13} = 3\sqrt{13}</math> from it afterwards. | ||
− | Thus, it will move <math>3\sqrt{13} - 2\sqrt{13} = \boxed{\sqrt{13}}</math>. | + | Thus, it will move <math>3\sqrt{13} - 2\sqrt{13} = \boxed{\sqrt{13}}</math>. |
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Problem
A dilation of the plane—that is, a size transformation with a positive scale factor—sends the circle of radius centered at to the circle of radius centered at . What distance does the origin , move under this transformation?
Solution 1: Algebraic
The center of dilation must lie on the line , which can be expressed . Also, the ratio of dilation must be equal to , which is the ratio of the radii of the circles. Thus, we are looking for a point such that (for the -coordinates), and . Solving these, we get and . This means that any point on the plane will dilate to the point , which means that the point dilates to . Thus, the origin moves units.
Solution 2: Geometric
Using analytic geometry, we find that the center of dilation is at and the coefficient/factor is . Then, we see that the origin is from the center, and will be from it afterwards.
Thus, it will move .
See Also
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