To enlarge a shape by a scale factor , we first describe the movement from the centre to a point on the shape . Then we multiply the movement starting from the centre using the given scale factor . U2 R3 U4 R6 Scale factor 2 Ex1 On the grid, enlarge the shape, scale factor 3, centre A. Solution U3 R3 U9 R9 R3 U0 R9 U0 R6 U1 R18 U3 A Describe movement from centre to a point . Multiply by the scale factor. Repeat for the other points. Join the points to finish the enlargement.
Ex2 On the grid, enlarge the shape, scale factor 2, centred at (-6,8). Solution 2 4 6 8 -8 -6 -4 -2 -6 -4 -2 -8 4 6 8 2 Identify the centre and enlarge as normal. D5 R2 D10 R4 D7 R2 D14 R4 R5 D5 R10 D10 R5 D7 R10 D14 Ex3 On the grid, enlarge the shape, scale factor 4, centre (4,5). Solution 2 4 6 8 -8 -6 -4 -2 -6 -4 -2 -8 4 6 8 2 L2 D0 L8 D0 D2 L0 D8 L0 L2 D2 L8 D8 Identify the centre and enlarge as normal.
Q2 Enlarge shape A, scale factor ⅓ , centred at (-12,1) and label the image B. Then enlarge shape B, scale factor 2, centred at (-5,5) and label the image C. What is the scale factor used to enlarge shape A to shape C? Solution 2 4 6 8 -8 -6 -4 -2 -6 -4 -2 -8 4 6 8 2 -14 -12 -10 -16 12 14 16 10 18 20 22 24 -18 -20 -22 -24 A U6 R24 U2 R8 U3 R15 U1 R5 R15 U0 R5 U0 R24 U0 R8 U0 B R1 D2 R2 D4 L2 D3 L4 D6 L2 D4 L4 D8 R1 D4 R2 D8 C A scale factor ⅔ enlarges shape A to shape C.
Q3 Describe the single transformation that maps: 2 4 6 8 -8 -6 -4 -2 -6 -4 -2 -8 4 6 8 2 -14 -12 -10 -16 12 14 16 10 18 20 22 24 -18 -20 -22 -24 Solution [a] P onto Q. [b] Q onto P. [c] R onto S. [d] P onto R. P Q R Enlargement [sf 2] centre (-9,3) Enlargement [sf ½] centre (5,-6) Enlargement [sf ½] centre (-9,3) Enlargement [sf 2] centre (1,8) S
Q4 Describe the single transformation that maps: 2 4 6 8 -8 -6 -4 -2 -6 -4 -2 -8 4 6 8 2 -14 -12 -10 -16 12 14 16 10 18 20 22 24 -18 -20 -22 -24 Solution [a] T onto U. [b] U onto T. [c] W onto U. [d] V onto W. Enlargement [sf 2] centre (-21,6) Enlargement [sf 4] centre (-9,0) Enlargement [sf ½] centre (-21,6) Enlargement [sf ⅙ ] centre (-9,3) T U V W
Ex4 On the grid, enlarge the shape by scale factor -2, centre A. Solution Describe movement from centre to a point . A U2 R3 D4 L6 Reverse the movement using the scale factor. Effect of negative: Up Down Left Right R2 L4 Repeat for the other points. R4 L8 Join the points to finish the enlargement. Ex5 On the grid, enlarge the shape, scale factor -2, centre C. Solution C Describe movement from centre to a point . U2 R3 D4 L6 Reverse the movement using the scale factor. Effect of negative: Up Down Left Right Repeat for the other points. D1 R4 U2 L8 U1 R1 D2 L2 Join the points to finish the enlargement.
Ex6 On the grid, enlarge the shape by scale factor -2, centred at the origin. Solution 2 4 6 8 -8 -6 -4 -2 -6 -4 -2 -8 4 6 8 2 D1 L2 U2 R4 D2 L3 U4 R6 D2 L1 U4 R2 D4 L2 U8 R4 Ex7 On the grid, enlarge the shape by scale factor - ½ , centre (3,-4). Solution 2 4 6 8 -8 -6 -4 -2 -6 -4 -2 -8 4 6 8 2 U10 L8 D5 R4 U6 L2 D3 R1 U4 L2 D2 R1 L4 R2
A Q5 On the grid, enlarge the shape by scale factor -3, centre A. Solution Q6 On the grid, enlarge the shape by scale factor - ½ , centre B. Solution U4 R5 D12 L15 U1 R2 D3 L6 D1 R6 U3 L18 B U8 D4 R8 U6 L4 D3 R8 U2 L4 D1 R2 L1
Q9 Enlarge shape A, scale factor -2, centred at (-2,-6) and label the image B. Then enlarge shape B, scale factor -3, centred at (-3,-2) and label the image C. What is the scale factor used to enlarge shape A to shape C? 2 4 6 8 -8 -6 -4 -2 -6 -4 -2 -8 4 6 8 2 -14 -12 -10 -16 12 14 16 10 18 20 22 24 -18 -20 -22 -24 Solution U1 R10 D2 L20 R7 L14 A D1 R7 U2 L14 D1 R10 U2 L20 B D1 L4 U2 R8 D1 L10 U2 R20 D3 L4 U6 R8 D5 L10 U10 R20 C A scale factor 4 enlarges shape A to shape C.
Q10 Describe the single transformation that maps: 2 4 6 8 -8 -6 -4 -2 -6 -4 -2 -8 4 6 8 2 -14 -12 -10 -16 12 14 16 10 18 20 22 24 -18 -20 -22 -24 Solution [a] P onto Q. [b] Q onto P. [c] R onto P. [d] P onto R. P Q R Enlargement [sf -1] centre (-10,4) Enlargement [sf -¼] centre (-13,5) Enlargement [sf -1] centre (-10,4) Enlargement [sf -4] centre (-13,5)
Q11 Describe the single transformation that maps: 2 4 6 8 -8 -6 -4 -2 -6 -4 -2 -8 4 6 8 2 -14 -12 -10 -16 12 14 16 10 18 20 22 24 -18 -20 -22 -24 Solution [a] T onto U. [b] U onto T. [c] U onto V. [d] T onto V. Enlargement [sf -2] centre (-8,3) Enlargement [sf – 3 ⁄ 2 ] centre (0,1) Enlargement [sf -½] centre (-8,3) Enlargement [sf -3] centre (-9,2.5) T U V