Question #6437199Single Choice
Geometry
Question

What is the center of dilation?
Options
A
(3, 2)
B
(4, 4)
C
(5, 2)
D
(3, 3)
Answer & Analysis
Answer
D
Analysis
Question Analysis
The main focus is to determine the center of dilation by using the property that lines connecting corresponding points of the pre - image and dilated image intersect at the center of dilation.
Key Concept Explanation
In a dilation, the center of dilation is the fixed point around which the figure is expanded or contracted. Lines through corresponding points of the pre - image and its dilated version will meet at this central point.
Step - by - Step Solution
1. Draw a straight line through points
2. Draw another straight line through points
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