Question

Determine whether the dilation from Figure A to Figure B is a reduction or an enlargement

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Since figure B is smaller than Figure A then Figure B is a reduction.

To find the scale factor, calculate the ratio of corresponding sides, image to original.

Using the base lines of both triangles, then

scale factor k = $\frac{2}{6}$ = $\frac{1}{3}$