Dilations Algebraic Representations

Justina needs to dilate triangle ABC using a scale factor of 1.5. Plot the points for A', B', and C' on the coordinate plane.

Figure I and Figure II are similar quadrilaterals. Which proportion must be true?

• 0.5

Which of the following algebraic representations would best represent the dilation.

Which of the following vocabulary words best represents the similar figures shown.

• enlargement

• reduction

• neither

• congruent

Which algebraic representation best represents the dilation?

Which algebraic representation best represents the dilation?

This dilation is an example of ​ (a)  

• an enlargement

• a reduction

• congruent figures

• none of these

The dilation in the illustration provided can best be described as ​ (a)   . Because of this the scale factor must be ​ (b)   .

• an enlargement

• greater than 1

• between 0 and 1

• a reduction

• between 0 and 1

• reduction

• greater than 1

• enlargement