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Dilations by Catherine

Dilations by Catherine
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2017-12-11 23:35
Coordinate GeometryTransformationGeometric Construction
This example demonstrates graphical dilations. The key mathematical concept is geometric transformations, specifically scaling. Using GeoGebra commands like Polygon and Dilate, the scaled image is constructed. Suitable for middle school and above students learning geometric transformations.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Polygon(C, A, B) → poly1, b, c, a_1
  2. Dilate(C, a, G) → C'
  3. Dilate(A, a, G) → A'
  4. Dilate(B, a, G) → B'
  5. Polygon(C', A', B') → poly1', b', c', a'

AI Drawing Prompt Reference

Draw a triangle, then scale it from a point by a given factor to create three new vertices, and connect these vertices to form a new triangle, demonstrating the effect of dilation on the shape.
The prompt above was compiled from the original drawing commands and is for reference only.