The graph on the left shows the image of a polygon. The graph on the right shows the polygon after a dilation.
Two graphs.Short description, Two graphs.,Long description,
The polygon on the left has vertices at: (6, 0), (0, negative 9), (negative 9, 0), and (0, 6). The polygon on the right after dilation has vertices at: (2, 0), (0, negative 3), (negative 3, 0), (0, 2).
Question
Which statement ,begin emphasis,best,end emphasis, describes the dilation of the polygon?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
The dilation had a scale factor of 3.
B.
The dilation had a scale factor of one-third.
C.
The dilation had a scale factor of negative one-third.
D.
The dilation had a scale factor of negative 3.
1 answer
A. The dilation had a scale factor of 3.
1 answer