Geometry dilation

[rachelmaddie]

How do I find the dilation?

 

[rachelmaddie]

My answer is B

 

[Deleted member 4993]

My answer is B

What is B?

 

[rachelmaddie]

What is B?

14 • 2 = 28
28 • 0.75 = 21
10.5 • 2 = 21

 

[Harry_the_cat]

14 • 2 = 28
28 • 0.75 = 21
10.5 • 2 = 21

Please explain what each of those products you have written represent? That way we can get an idea of what you are thinking and be better informed to help you understand.

 

[rachelmaddie]

Please explain what each of those products you have written represent? That way we can get an idea of what you are thinking and be better informed to help you understand.

The larger square has a length of 14
Multiply the length 14 by 2
14 • 2 = 28
28 •(the scale factor) 0.75 = 21
The point that lies on 10.5 multipled by 2 gives the solution 21