Practice - Example 10: Enlarging with a negative scale factor
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Practice Questions
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What is the effect of a negative scale factor on a geometric shape?
💡 Hint: Think about how the shape moves in relation to the center.
Calculate the new coordinates of point A(2, 3) when enlarged by a scale factor of -1.
💡 Hint: Remember to multiply both coordinates by -1.
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What happens to the shape when a negative scale factor is applied?
💡 Hint: Visualize the shape's transformation.
True or False: A triangle can be the same size and shape after applying a negative scale factor.
💡 Hint: Think about the changes in position.
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You have triangle ABC with vertices A(2, -3), B(4, 0), and C(1, 2). If the center of enlargement is (0, 0) and the scale factor is -3, what are the coordinates of the new triangle formed?
💡 Hint: Remember to multiply each coordinate by -3.
An architect uses negative scale factors to design a building model. If one dimension of the model is scaled with -1.5 and measures 10m, what is the new length?
💡 Hint: Apply the negative factor to the length.
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