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The question is , What happens when you dilate the triangle

The question is , What happens when you dilate the triangle-example-1
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You have to multiply the coordinates by the scale factor:

M' = (-3u,-6u)

N' = (0u,3u)

P'= (6u,-3u)

If u is greater than 1, the dilated triangle will be enlarged.

If u is less than 1. it stretches.

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