Question

question what is the image of (8, - 6) after a dilation by a scale factor of $\frac{1}{2}$ centered at the origin? answer attempt 1 out of 10

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply x - coordinate

Multiply 8 by $\frac{1}{2}$: $8\times\frac{1}{2}=4$

Step2: Multiply y - coordinate

Multiply - 6 by $\frac{1}{2}$: $-6\times\frac{1}{2}=-3$

Answer:

$(4, - 3)$