Question

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when the scale factor is less than 1, the image is closer to the center of dilation. which figure is larger? the original figure the dilated image

Explanation:

When a figure is dilated by a scale factor \(k\), if \(k < 1\) (in this case \(k=\frac{1}{2}\)), the dilated image is a reduction of the original figure. A reduction means that the original figure is larger than the dilated image.

Answer:

the original figure