Question

Square EFGH stretches vertically by a factor of 2.5 to create rectangle E′F′G′H′. The square stretches with respect to the x-axis. If point H is located at (-2, 0), what are the coordinates of H′ ?

A.
(-5, 0)
B.
(-2, 0)
C.
(0.5, 0)
D.
(-2, 2.5)

Answer 1

@chantel are you able to post the question associated with the answer choices listed above?

Answer 2

Okay, @chantel, first thing you'll want to do is graph H on an xy plane

Answer 3

okay

Answer 4

Stretching vertically is the equivalent of multiplying the y value by 2.5. What is the y value in this case?

Answer 5

@chantel

Answer 6

i feel like the answer is B. (-2,0)

Answer 7

Correct!

Answer 8

thank you!

Answer 9

BTW, to post another question, simply "close" this one then post your next question in the "ask a question" box.

Answer 10

okay, thank you for the help!