Dilations Answers

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6

The diagram shows a dilation of segment AB. Which statements are true about the dilation? Select all that apply.

A
The dilation is an enlargement.
B
The dilation is a reduction.
C
Point O is the center of dilation.
D
The scale factor is 3.
E
The scale factor is 9.
7

Which statements are accurate about the dilation? Check all that apply.

A
The dilation is a reduction.
B
The scale factor is between 0 and 1.
C
A is the image of A'
D
Point O is the center of dilation.
E
OB = BB'
8

Explain whether this dilation is an enlargement or a reduction, and how you know.

Answer:

The dilation is an enlargement. I know this because the image, triangle A'B'C', is larger than the pre-image, triangle ABC.

9

Check all that you included in your response.

A
The dilation is an enlargement.
B
Triangle A’B’C’ is larger and is the image.
C
Triangle ABC is smaller and is the pre-image.
10

In rectangle ABCD, AB = 10 cm and BC = 14 cm. If rectangle EFGH is the image after a dilation, which could be its side lengths?

A
EF = 6 cm and FG = 10 cm
B
EF = 7 cm and FG = 3 cm
C
EF = 15 cm and FG = 20 cm
D
EF = 25 cm and FG = 35 cm

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