Question

If ΔXYZ is dilated by a scale factor of 2 about point X, which of the following is true about line A prime Y prime?

Triangle XYZ is shown with line YA running vertically through the center of the figure.

1.) line A prime Y prime is perpendicular to line AY.
2.) line A prime Y prime is parallel to line AY.
3.) line A prime Y prime passes through the center of dilation.
4.) line A prime Y prime intersects with point X′.

Answer 1

2.

Explanation:

Though the figure cannot be seen, in general, the line A' Y' will be parallel to AY