To determine whether the dilation passes through the center of dilation, we first need to understand the nature of dilations in a coordinate plane. A dilation involves transforming a figure by a scale factor (which can either enlarge or reduce it) around a fixed point called the center of dilation.
From the options provided, we can analyze each response to measure its validity:
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First response options:
- A′B′ does not pass through the center of dilation because it is taken to a line parallel to AB.
- Modifying A′B′ does not pass through the center of dilation because it is taken to a line parallel to line segment AB.
This response indicates that segment A′B′ is parallel to segment AB and does not intersect the center of dilation, suggesting it is simply an orientation change rather than a dilation through the center.
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Second response options:
- A′B′ does not pass through the center of dilation because it is a reduction of AB by a scale factor of 14.
- Line segment A′B′ does not pass through the center of dilation because it is a reduction of line segment AB by a scale factor of \(\frac{1}{4}\).
Here, this response suggests there is a scale involved, but without the specifics of which segment is being reduced or the correct scale factor (given as both 14 and \(\frac{1}{4}\)), this option lacks clarity.
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Third response options:
- A′B′ passes through the center of dilation because it is an enlargement of AB by a scale factor of 4.
- Line segment A′B′ passes through the center of dilation because it is an enlargement of line segment AB by a scale factor of 4.
This response indicates that there is a scale factor involved, which would imply a specific transformation based on a center of dilation.
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Fourth response options:
- A′B′ passes through the center of dilation because it is taken to a line parallel to AB.
This is somewhat contradictory since if A′B′ is a parallel transformation, it would not normally pass through the same center of dilation as the original segment unless specifically defined in that way.
Based on this analysis, the most logical conclusion is that if A′B′ is derived from AB by a parallel transformation without intersecting a specific point of dilation, it indeed doesn't pass through it.
Therefore, the best choice among the options is:
Response 1: A′B′ does not pass through the center of dilation because it is taken to a line parallel to AB.
This considers the properties of dilations and how they relate to points and lines in geometric transformations.