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<math>\textbf{(A)}\ 0\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 3\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \sqrt{13}\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 4\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 5</math> | <math>\textbf{(A)}\ 0\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 3\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \sqrt{13}\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 4\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 5</math> | ||
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The center of dilation must lie on the line <math>A A'</math>, which can be expressed as <math>y = \dfrac{4x}{3} - \dfrac{2}{3}</math>. Note that the center of dilation must have an <math>x</math>-coordinate less than <math>2</math>; if the <math>x</math>-coordinate were otherwise, then the circle under the transformation would not have an increased <math>x</math>-coordinate in the coordinate plane. Also, the ratio of dilation must be equal to <math>\dfrac{3}{2}</math>, which is the ratio of the radii of the circles. Thus, we are looking for a point <math>(x,y)</math> such that <math>\dfrac{3}{2} \left( 2 - x \right) = 5 - x</math> (for the <math>x</math>-coordinates), and <math>\dfrac{3}{2} \left( 2 - y \right) = 6 - y</math>. We do not have to include absolute value symbols because we know that the center of dilation has a lower <math>x</math>-coordinate, and hence a lower <math>y</math>-coordinate, from our reasoning above. Solving the two equations, we get <math>x = -4</math> and <math>y = - 6</math>. This means that any point <math>(a,b)</math> on the plane will dilate to the point <math>\left( \dfrac{3}{2} (a + 4) - 4, \dfrac{3}{2} (b + 6) - 6 \right)</math>, which means that the point <math>(0,0)</math> dilates to <math>\left( 6 - 4, 9 - 6 \right) = (2,3)</math>. Thus, the origin moves <math>\sqrt{2^2 + 3^2} = \boxed{\sqrt{13}}</math> units. | The center of dilation must lie on the line <math>A A'</math>, which can be expressed as <math>y = \dfrac{4x}{3} - \dfrac{2}{3}</math>. Note that the center of dilation must have an <math>x</math>-coordinate less than <math>2</math>; if the <math>x</math>-coordinate were otherwise, then the circle under the transformation would not have an increased <math>x</math>-coordinate in the coordinate plane. Also, the ratio of dilation must be equal to <math>\dfrac{3}{2}</math>, which is the ratio of the radii of the circles. Thus, we are looking for a point <math>(x,y)</math> such that <math>\dfrac{3}{2} \left( 2 - x \right) = 5 - x</math> (for the <math>x</math>-coordinates), and <math>\dfrac{3}{2} \left( 2 - y \right) = 6 - y</math>. We do not have to include absolute value symbols because we know that the center of dilation has a lower <math>x</math>-coordinate, and hence a lower <math>y</math>-coordinate, from our reasoning above. Solving the two equations, we get <math>x = -4</math> and <math>y = - 6</math>. This means that any point <math>(a,b)</math> on the plane will dilate to the point <math>\left( \dfrac{3}{2} (a + 4) - 4, \dfrac{3}{2} (b + 6) - 6 \right)</math>, which means that the point <math>(0,0)</math> dilates to <math>\left( 6 - 4, 9 - 6 \right) = (2,3)</math>. Thus, the origin moves <math>\sqrt{2^2 + 3^2} = \boxed{\sqrt{13}}</math> units. | ||
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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>. | ||
− | + | ==Solution 3: Logic and Geometry== | |
Using the ratios of radii of the circles, <math>\frac{3}{2}</math>, we find that the scale factor is <math>1.5</math>. If the origin had not moved, this indicates that the center of the | Using the ratios of radii of the circles, <math>\frac{3}{2}</math>, we find that the scale factor is <math>1.5</math>. If the origin had not moved, this indicates that the center of the | ||
circle would be <math>(3,3)</math>, simply because of <math>(2 \cdot 1.5, 2 \cdot 1.5)</math>. Since the center has moved from <math>(3,3)</math> to <math>(5,6)</math>, we apply the distance formula and get: <math>\sqrt{(6-3)^2 + (5-3)^2} = \boxed{\sqrt{13}}</math>. | circle would be <math>(3,3)</math>, simply because of <math>(2 \cdot 1.5, 2 \cdot 1.5)</math>. Since the center has moved from <math>(3,3)</math> to <math>(5,6)</math>, we apply the distance formula and get: <math>\sqrt{(6-3)^2 + (5-3)^2} = \boxed{\sqrt{13}}</math>. | ||
− | + | ==Solution 4: Simple and Practical== | |
Start with the size transformation. Transforming the circle from <math>r=2</math> to <math>r=3</math> would mean the origin point now transforms into the point <math>(-1,-1)</math>. Now apply the position shift: <math>3</math> to the right and <math>4</math> up. This gets you the point <math>(2,3)</math>. Now simply apply the Pythagorean theorem with the points <math>(0,0)</math> and <math>(2,3)</math> to find the requested distance. | Start with the size transformation. Transforming the circle from <math>r=2</math> to <math>r=3</math> would mean the origin point now transforms into the point <math>(-1,-1)</math>. Now apply the position shift: <math>3</math> to the right and <math>4</math> up. This gets you the point <math>(2,3)</math>. Now simply apply the Pythagorean theorem with the points <math>(0,0)</math> and <math>(2,3)</math> to find the requested distance. | ||
− | + | ==Solution 5: Using the Axes== | |
Before dilation, notice that the two axes are tangent to the circle with center <math>(2,2)</math>. Using this, we can draw new axes tangent to the radius 3 circle with center <math>(5,6)</math>, resulting in a "new origin" that is 3 units left and 3 units down from the center <math>(5,6)</math>, or <math>(2,3)</math>. Using the distance formula, the distance from <math>(0,0)</math> and <math>(2,3)</math> is <math>\boxed{\sqrt{13}}</math>. | Before dilation, notice that the two axes are tangent to the circle with center <math>(2,2)</math>. Using this, we can draw new axes tangent to the radius 3 circle with center <math>(5,6)</math>, resulting in a "new origin" that is 3 units left and 3 units down from the center <math>(5,6)</math>, or <math>(2,3)</math>. Using the distance formula, the distance from <math>(0,0)</math> and <math>(2,3)</math> is <math>\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 as . Note that the center of dilation must have an -coordinate less than ; if the -coordinate were otherwise, then the circle under the transformation would not have an increased -coordinate in the coordinate plane. 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 . We do not have to include absolute value symbols because we know that the center of dilation has a lower -coordinate, and hence a lower -coordinate, from our reasoning above. Solving the two equations, 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 .
Solution 3: Logic and Geometry
Using the ratios of radii of the circles, , we find that the scale factor is . If the origin had not moved, this indicates that the center of the circle would be , simply because of . Since the center has moved from to , we apply the distance formula and get: .
Solution 4: Simple and Practical
Start with the size transformation. Transforming the circle from to would mean the origin point now transforms into the point . Now apply the position shift: to the right and up. This gets you the point . Now simply apply the Pythagorean theorem with the points and to find the requested distance.
Solution 5: Using the Axes
Before dilation, notice that the two axes are tangent to the circle with center . Using this, we can draw new axes tangent to the radius 3 circle with center , resulting in a "new origin" that is 3 units left and 3 units down from the center , or . Using the distance formula, the distance from and is . ~Mightyeagle
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