how do i dilate this figuire by 1/4

Question

¼is the scale factor and the otheer points w equals negative 12, positive 16 and y equals negative 8, negative 8 and x equals positive 4, positive 16 and last but not least negative 8, negative 4.

 

Answer 1

Mishell,

          If the scale factor is 1/4, you multiply each coordinate by 1/4.  For example, (-12,16) would become -3,4).

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