Question

sylvia enlarged a photo to make a 24 x 32 inch poster using the dilation $d_{q,4}$. what are the dimensions, in inches, of the original photo? 3 x 8 6 x 8 12 x 16 18 x 24

Explanation:

Step1: Recall dilation formula

Original dimension = $\frac{Enlarged\ dimension}{Scale\ factor}$. Here scale - factor is 4.

Step2: Calculate original length

Original length = $\frac{32}{4}=8$ inches.

Step3: Calculate original width

Original width = $\frac{24}{4}=6$ inches.

Answer:

6 x 8