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Homotheties and Translations

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This lecture covers the concepts of homotheties, translations, and compositions of functions in the context of geometric transformations. It explains the symmetry of centers, fixed points, and the image of compositions. The instructor demonstrates how to define and verify stable compositions and the properties of homotheties.

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