Using graph paper, create a triangle and label the vertices. Determine two scale factors you would like to use and create one triangle that is smaller than the original and one triangle that is larger than the original. In your discussion post include the vertices of all three triangles, along with the scale factor for each dilated triangle.

i forgot everything about this unit help?

Question

Using graph paper, create a triangle and label the vertices.  Determine two scale factors you would like to use and create one triangle that is smaller than the original and one triangle that is larger than the original.  In your discussion post include the vertices of all three triangles, along with the scale factor for each dilated triangle.

i forgot everything about this unit help?

undeadknight26 · Answer

Hmm rather easy:
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To make this half you would do:
10/2 = 5
10/2 = 5
6/2 = 3
So your new triangle would be....

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anonymous · Answer

thank you!

undeadknight26 · Answer

You might need to find another scale factor though!

anonymous · Answer

looks like an accurate answer to me.

anonymous · Answer

why would i need to find another scale factor?

undeadknight26 · Answer

Because you need a triangle that is also larger than the original...I assume you know how to do that right?

anonymous · Answer

yes. thank you!

undeadknight26 · Answer

Any time :D

anonymous · Answer

wait i need coordinates...

anonymous · Answer

@undeadknight26

undeadknight26 · Answer

Coordinates?
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