Intermediate Computer Graphics & Multimedia
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Why are "homogeneous coordinates" used for 2D and 3D transformations in graphics?

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The correct answer is B) They let translation be expressed as matrix multiplication, just like rotation and scaling

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Correct Answer

They let translation be expressed as matrix multiplication, just like rotation and scaling

Explanation

Homogeneous coordinates add an extra dimension so translation — normally an addition — can be performed via matrix multiplication, alongside rotation and scaling.

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