Multiplication as Dilation and Rotation of the Number Line

Defines a dilation and rotation of the number line that maps a point B to B' based on point A. B' always lands on the product of A and B. Multiplication is dilation and rotation of the number line!

 

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Resource Type
Activity
Tags
dilation  integer  multiplication  numberline  rotation 
Target Group (Age)
15 – 18
Language
English (United States)
 
 
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4.2
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