Geometry

Question Analysis  

This question involves dilation, focusing on determining the scale factor when the original point (12, -16) is dilated to (9, -12) with the origin as the center.  

 

Key Concept Explanation:  

For origin-centered dilation, the scale factor is calculated by dividing the image coordinates by the original coordinates:  

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Step-by-Step Solution:  

1. Calculate using the -coordinates:  

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