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What are dilations in math?

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Dilations are a geometric transformation that results in the image being similar to the preimage.

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What are the three types of dilations in math?

The three types of dilations are an enlarged image (the image is larger than the preimage), a reduced image (the image is smaller than the preimage) and an equal image (the image is the same size as the preimage).


Are dilations always congruent?

no they are not


What are dilations?

They are relating to kidneys.


When are dilations used in real life?

Constructions, drawings, sketches, etc.


What do dilations have in common with translations reflections and rotations?

They are all types of transformations.


What is A transformation in which a figure stretches or shrinks with respect to a fixed point?

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What are real life examples of dilations?

One example is photographic enlargements.


What is an example of dilation in angles?

There isn't any. Dilations do not affect angles.


Where are dilations used in real life?

In making maps, architectural plans, engineering plans and so on.


What composition of transformations will create a pair of similar not congruent triangles?

Enlargements (or dilations) will create similar shapes.


Why do dilations produce similar figures but not congruent figures?

Because congruent figures just rotate or reflect making the shape the same size same everything, but when you dilate you shrink it or enlrge it making a similar figure but not a congruent figure. but translations, reflections, rotations, and dilations common thing is that when you move it or shrink it your shape still has the same angles.


What single dilation produces the same thing as the composition of dilations D023 (D09(D02))?

A.D0,12 B.D0,6 C.D0,2 D.D0,2/9 The answer is C.D0,2