A square has the coordinates (-2, 2), (-4, 2), (-4, 4), and (-2, 4) at its vertices. The transformed square has the coordinates (-6, 6), (-12, 6), (-12, 12), and (-6, 12) at its vertices. Are the square and its transformation congruent? Why or why not? A. Yes, the transformation is a dilation of the square with a scale factor of. B. Yes, the transformation is a dilation of the square with a scale factor of 3. C. No, the transformation is a dilation of the square with a scale factor of 3. D. No, the transformation is a dilation of the square with a scale factor of.

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Blake Parker

22 July, 12:07

A square has the coordinates (-2, 2), (-4, 2), (-4, 4), and (-2, 4) at its vertices. The transformed square has the coordinates (-6, 6), (-12, 6), (-12, 12), and (-6, 12) at its vertices. Are the square and its transformation congruent? Why or why not? A. Yes, the transformation is a dilation of the square with a scale factor of. B. Yes, the transformation is a dilation of the square with a scale factor of 3. C. No, the transformation is a dilation of the square with a scale factor of 3. D. No, the transformation is a dilation of the square with a scale factor of.

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Kimora Craig · Answer 1

The answer is C.

every number for the coordinates of the original square multiplying by 3 get the corresponding coordinates for the new square.

a dilated polygon is similar to the original one, not congruent.

Carly Newman · Answer 2

The answer is C. No, the transformation is a dilation of the square with a scale factor of 3 ...