How to Find a Coordinate: Dilation

To find a coordinate after a dilation, multiply each coordinate by the scale factor when the center is the origin. If the center is elsewhere, subtract the center first, scale, then add it back.

A Step-by-step Guide to Finding a Coordinate: Dilation

Step 1: Identify the Center of Dilation

Step 2: Determine the Scale Factor

Step 3: Perform the Dilation

Step 4: Plot the Dilated Figure

An Example of Coordinate Dilation

Conclusion

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Working backward from an image to the original figure? Learn how to find the scale factor of a dilation from coordinates.