The scale factor of dilation is .
When describing an enlargement you must state by how much the shape has been enlarged or reduced.
Area of triangle B =
= 0.5 x 2 x 3
= 3 units
Area of triangle A =
= 0.5 x 4 x 6
= 12 units
Scale factor =
=
=
Hence, the scale factor of dilation is .
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