Question

What are the coordinates of point (6,-2) after D o, 1/2

Answer 1

Answer: (3, -1)

Explanation: Cut each coordinate in half.

In other words, multiply each coordinate by 1/2 = 0.5

6*0.5 = 3

-2*0.5 = -1

The point (6,-2) moves to (3, -1) after the dilation. This trick only works because the origin is the center of dilation.