Question

1. if a hexagon with side - lengths of 3 cm is dilated by a scale factor of 4, what are the new side lengths?

a. 6 cm
b. 12 cm
c. 7 cm
d. 9 cm

Explanation:

Step1: Recall scale - factor formula

New length = Original length×Scale factor

Step2: Substitute values

Original length = 3 cm, Scale factor = 4. New length = 3×4

Step3: Calculate result

3×4 = 12 cm

Answer:

B. 12 cm