Does anyone know what the dilations on a graph would be if the scale factor is 1/2?

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BeautyQueen · Answer

yes so basically a dialation of 1/2 means a reductions. So to calculate the new coordinates you multiply each x and y value by the scale factor of 1/2. Which is basically the same as dividing each value by 2.

Sailor · Answer

Any dilation with scale factors that are fractions will become smaller in size :v

Basically it’s the same thing as dividing..

Let’s say you have the coordinate (4,6)

4 x 1/2 = 2
6 x 1/2 = 3

Your new point would be (2,3) after a dilation of 1/2

^^ That’s an example but I hope it helps a bit, feel free to ask if you need any more help!

BexleyBrooks · Answer

@sailor wrote:

Any dilation with scale factors that are fractions will become smaller in size :v Basically it’s the same thing as dividing.. Let’s say you have the coordinate (4,6) 4 x 1/2 = 2 6 x 1/2 = 3 Your new point would be (2,3) after a dilation of 1/2 ^^ That’s an example but I hope it helps a bit, feel free to ask if you need any more help!

but the thing is it doesn't give anything to times it by. There are no other cordinates on the graph. All it says is k=1/2

Mexy · Answer

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Sailor · Answer

@bexleybrooks wrote:

@sailor wrote:

Any dilation with scale factors that are fractions will become smaller in size :v Basically it’s the same thing as dividing.. Let’s say you have the coordinate (4,6) 4 x 1/2 = 2 6 x 1/2 = 3 Your new point would be (2,3) after a dilation of 1/2 ^^ That’s an example but I hope it helps a bit, feel free to ask if you need any more help!

but the thing is it doesn't give anything to times it by. There are no other cordinates on the graph. All it says is k=1/2

Yeah that was just the example.. A dilation of 1/2 on a graph would give you half of the number

Sailor · Answer

And what exactly is the coordinate on the graph right now?

Sailor · Answer

It would’ve helped if you included that beforehand.

Mexy · Answer

Sum1 upset-

Sailor · Answer

@mexy wrote:

Sum1 upset-

Nah I wasn’t upset lol, I type serious when I’m answering questions