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Dilations — Quiz

Question 6 • Geometry

Which real-world transformations can be represented by dilations? Choose two correct answers.

Answer
A
reducing a photograph to half its dimensions
B
moving a photograph to a different page
C
turning a camera to take a photograph
D
cropping a photograph to a square by cutting only one side
E
enlarging a photograph to double the dimensions

Explanation

A dilation changes the size of a figure by multiplying every length by the same scale factor while keeping its shape. Reducing a photograph to half its dimensions uses a scale factor of 1/2, and doubling its dimensions uses a scale factor of 2. Moving or turning a photograph changes its position or orientation, and cropping only one side changes its shape rather than dilating it.

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