Question

vwx is the image of vwx under a dilation. identify the center of dilation.
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall Dilation Center Property

The center of dilation is the point where the lines connecting corresponding vertices (e.g., \( V \) to \( V' \), \( W \) to \( W' \), \( X \) to \( X' \)) intersect.

Step2: Check Intersection of Lines

Draw (or mentally trace) lines from \( V \) to \( V' \), \( W \) to \( W' \), and \( X \) to \( X' \). These lines should meet at the center of dilation. By examining the graph, the lines connecting corresponding vertices intersect at point \( P \).

Answer:

\( P \) (assuming the options include \( P \) as a choice; based on the graph's structure and dilation center definition, the intersection of \( VV' \), \( WW' \), \( XX' \) is \( P \))