Question

Which scale factors produce a contraction under a dilation of the original image?

Select each correct answer.

Question options:

-6

-0.5

0.5

6

Answer 1

Answer: 0.5 and -0.5

Step-by-step explanation: The scale factors 0.5 and -0.5 are the values to determine the contraction under the dilation of original image. The scale factor is the ratio of the corresponding sides of two similar objects.