- The first diagram shows a dilation with center at (0,0) and scale factor 2. Each vertex of the original rectangle is mapped to a point twice as far from the origin along the same ray, resulting in a larger similar rectangle.
- The second diagram shows a dilation with center at (-10,-3) and scale factor 1.5. Each vertex of the original rectangle is mapped to a point 1.5 times farther from (-10,-3) along the same ray, producing an enlarged image relative to the center.
- The third diagram shows a dilation with center at (0,0) and scale factor 0.5. Each vertex is mapped to a point half as far from the origin along the same ray, resulting in a smaller similar rectangle.
- The fourth diagram shows a dilation with center at (3,2) and scale factor 0.5. Each vertex is mapped to a point half as far from (3,2) along the same ray, producing a reduced image relative to that center.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of geometry dilations worksheet answers.
