Question

If your are given the dilation factor for a line segment, how can you tell whether the result should be a longer or shorter line segment? Help!

Answer 1

if the factor is bigger than 1 then the result will be bigger
if the factor is between 0 and 1 (i.e. a fraction), the result is smaller

Answer 2

Thanks so much! if I could, I'd give you a medal but I don't think I have any yet. :)