Find the scale factor of the dilation. Then tell whether the dilation is a reduction or an enlargement

RoneRackal asked Jul 11, 2022

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Find the scale factor of the dilation. Then tell whether the

dilation is a reduction or an enlargement

RoneRackal asked Jul 11, 2022

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Answer:

Enlargement

k =
(18)/(4) =
(9)/(2)

Explanation:

k =
(new)/(old)

If k > 1 then its an enlargement.

If k < 1 then its a reduction

Nirma answered Jul 16, 2022

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