Question

Triangle PQR is transformed to triangle P′Q′R′. Triangle PQR has vertices P(8, 0), Q(6, 2), and R(−2, −4). Triangle P′Q′R′ has vertices P′(4, 0), Q′(3, 1), and R′(−1, −2).

Plot triangles PQR and P′Q′R′ on your own coordinate grid.

Part A: What is the scale factor of the dilation that transforms triangle PQR to triangle P′Q′R′? Explain your answer. (2 points)

Part B: Are the two triangles PQR and P′Q′R′ congruent? Explain your answer. (1 points)

Answer 1

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