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Introduction to Enlargements
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Today, we will explore enlargements in geometry, specifically focusing on how negative scale factors work. Can anyone remind me what happens to a shape during an enlargement?
The shape gets bigger, but its proportions stay the same.
Yeah! And if the scale factor is less than 1, it actually gets smaller, right?
Exactly! Now, what do you think happens if we use a negative scale factor?
Maybe it flips the shape around?
Great observation! When a negative scale factor is applied, it not only resizes but also reflects the shape. Let's look at an example.
Calculating Negative Scale Factor Transformations
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Let's take triangle MNO with vertices M(1, 2), N(3, 2), and O(2, 4). If we enlarge this triangle with a scale factor of -2, how do we calculate the new coordinates?
I think we multiply each coordinate by -2.
That's right! So, what do we get for M'?
For M(1, 2), it would be M' = (-2*1, -2*2) = (-2, -4).
Exactly! Now letโs do the others. What about N'?
N(3, 2) becomes N' = (-2*3, -2*2) = (-6, -4).
Good work! How about O'?
O(2, 4) becomes O' = (-2*2, -2*4) = (-4, -8).
Fantastic! By reflecting and enlarging, our triangle has transformed.
Conceptual Understanding of Negative Scale Factors
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Now that we've seen how to compute these transformations, why do you think understanding negative scale factors is important?
It might help in fields like graphic design or architecture!
Yeah! If an architect is modeling a building and needs to flip it, they can use that factor.
Exactly! Understanding these transformations gives you real-world tools to manipulate shapes effectively. Letโs summarize today's key points.
We learned that negative scale factors enlarge a shape while reflecting it across the center of enlargement.
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Enlargements with negative scale factors invert the image across the center of enlargement while altering its size. This section details the process and shows how applying a negative scale factor results in a corresponding image that is enlarged, rotated 180 degrees around the center of enlargement.
Detailed
Example 10: Enlarging with a negative scale factor
Enlargements, also known as dilations, are transformations that change the size of a geometric figure while preserving its shape. This becomes particularly interesting when a negative scale factor is applied. A negative scale factor not only enlarges or reduces a shape but also reflects it across the point of enlargement (commonly, the origin).
Key Points Covered:
- Negative Scale Factor: A negative scale factor (k < 0) results in the image being a mirror opposite of the object across the center of enlargement.
- Effect on Position: The image is not only resized (either larger or smaller) but also is positioned on the opposite side of the center compared to the object.
- Example Calculation: To illustrate, if triangle MNO with vertices M(1, 2), N(3, 2), O(2, 4) is enlarged by a scale factor of -2 with the center at the origin (0,0), the transformation is performed as follows:
- M' = (-21, -22) = (-2, -4)
- N' = (-23, -22) = (-6, -4)
- O' = (-22, -24) = (-4, -8)
Thus, the new vertices are M'(-2, -4), N'(-6, -4), O'(-4, -8).
This section showcases the geometric properties involved in transformations and discusses practical applications, such as in computer graphics and architecture.
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Overview of Enlargement with a Negative Scale Factor
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Example 10: Enlarging with a negative scale factor
Enlarge triangle MNO with vertices M(1, 2), N(3, 2), O(2, 4) by a scale factor of -2, center at the origin (0,0).
Detailed Explanation
In this example, we're enlarging triangle MNO using a negative scale factor of -2. The negative sign means that not only will the triangle change size, but it will also flip to the opposite side of the origin. This could be visualized as if you took a picture of the triangle, flipped it to its mirror image, and then made it twice as big.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine taking a photo of a small object like a toy. If you enlarge the photo but flip it upside-down in addition to making it twice as large, you get a much bigger version of the toy, but it's now pointing in the opposite direction. This is just like what happens with triangle MNO when we use a negative scale factor.
Calculation Steps
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โ Step 1: Apply the rule (-2x, -2y) to each vertex.
- M'(1 * -2, 2 * -2) = M'(-2, -4)
- N'(3 * -2, 2 * -2) = N'(-6, -4)
- O'(2 * -2, 4 * -2) = O'(-4, -8)
Detailed Explanation
To find the new positions of the vertices after enlarging the triangle with a negative scale factor, we multiply the coordinates of each vertex by -2. This means that:
1. For vertex M (1, 2): M' becomes M'(-2, -4).
2. For vertex N (3, 2): N' becomes N'(-6, -4).
3. For vertex O (2, 4): O' becomes O'(-4, -8).
We see that all points have moved to negative coordinates, effectively flipping the triangle over the origin.
Examples & Analogies
Think of your favorite toy on a table. If you take a picture of it and use a printer to not only make the picture larger but also turn it upside-down, the toy looks much bigger and it's facing the other direction. That's similar to how we change the triangle's position and size in this example.
Final Visualization
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โ Step 2: Plot the image. The image triangle will be twice the size and located on the opposite side of the origin, appearing as if it's been rotated 180 degrees.
Detailed Explanation
Once we calculate the new points, we can plot M', N', and O' on a coordinate plane. Plotting these points will illustrate that the triangle has indeed been enlarged to twice its original size, while also flipped to the other side of the origin. When we connect these points, the shape and angles still resemble the original triangle, but its position is dramatically changed.
Examples & Analogies
If you've ever used a mirror to view a reflection while standing at a distance, you have a sense of how your reflection gets larger if you step closer. Similarly, in this problem, as we enlarge and flip the triangle, we draw an exciting geometric transformation that emphasizes size and orientation influence.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Enlargement: Size change keeping the same shape.
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Negative Scale Factor: Reflects and resizes a shape across enlargement center.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Enlarging triangle MNO from vertices M(1, 2), N(3, 2), O(2, 4) to M'(-2, -4), N'(-6, -4), O'(-4, -8) using a scale factor of -2.
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A negative scale makes shapes flip, from one side to the other theyโll zip!
๐ Fascinating Stories
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Once in a land of magic, a wizard cast a spell that doubled the size of everything but turned it inside out, flipping each tree and every route about!
๐ง Other Memory Gems
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Remember: Negate, Scale, Flip โ 'NSF' for enlargement with a negative scale factor.
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- Negative Scale Equals Flip - to remember the effects of negative scaling.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Enlargement
Definition:
A transformation that changes the size of a geometric figure while preserving its shape.
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Term: Negative Scale Factor
Definition:
A scale factor less than zero that results in resizing and reflecting a shape across the center of enlargement.
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Term: Vertices
Definition:
Points where two or more curves, lines, or edges meet; the corners of a geometric shape.