Question

How can you tell from the scale factor whether the original figure is enlarged or reduced?

Answer 1

To solve problems for the area of a reduced or enlarged figure, first square the scale factor. Then use the given dimensions to find the area of the original figure. Multiply the square of the scale factor by the area of the original to get the reduced or enlarged figure.

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Answer 2

If the scale factor is positive than it is enlarged, and if it is a negative number than it is being reduced.