Problem 64 of 7
Dilate point -2, 4 from center 0, 0 by scale factor 3.
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scale distances from center.
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Scale factor and center must determine one image point.
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1. Find the vector from the center to the point.
2. Multiply that vector by the scale factor.
3. Add the scaled vector to the center.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Multiplying absolute coordinates when center is not the origin.