3. A
A’
B C
B’ C’
Question:
Enlarge the triangle using
scale factor of 2.
Step 1: State the
coordinates of each point
of the triangle.
A ( -4, -1)
B ( -4, -4)
C (-2, -4)
Step 2: Multiple the
coordinates of each point
of the triangle with the
scale factor to get a new
coordinates.
A’ ( -8, -2)
B’ ( -8, -8)
C’ ( -4, -8)
5. A’
A
B’
C’
B C
Question:
Find the scale factor used
to enlarge triangle ABC.
Step 1: Choose one point
from the original shape
and the enlarged shape,
state the coordinates.
C ( 3, 1)
C’ ( 9 , 3)
Step 2: Make an
equation.
3x = 9
x = 3
Hence, scale factor = 3
7. Question:
On the grid, enlarge the
triangle with the scale
factor of 2 and center
(1,1). Label the new
triangle S.
Step 1: from the center,
recognize the movement
of one point, then repeat
it based on scale factor,
mark the point down.
Step 2: connect the dots.
S
8. Question:
On the grid, enlarge the
triangle with the scale
factor of 3 and center
(2,3). Label the new
triangle U.
U
9. A Note About Enlargement
1. There are no specific formulas!
2. A fractional scale factor leads to a
reduction in size. A negative scale
factor means you go the opposite
direction to draw your new shape.