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  1. November 16th 2008, 09:46 PM #1
    magentarita
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    Dilation

    In which quadrant would the image of point (5,–3) fall after a dilation using a factor of –3?
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  2. November 17th 2008, 02:21 AM #2
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    That's easily answered by finding the specific point (5, -3) is changed to by a dilation of -3! Do you understand what a "dilation" is?
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  3. November 17th 2008, 10:13 PM #3
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    no..........

    Quote Originally Posted by HallsofIvy View Post
    That's easily answered by finding the specific point (5, -3) is changed to by a dilation of -3! Do you understand what a "dilation" is?
    No, what exactly is a dilation?
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