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Don't argue with a triangle that has a 90-degree angle. It's always right. Scholars first use right triangles to help draw dilations of points. They continue the activity by applying this skill to draw dilations of polygons.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the resource to introduce dilations
Classroom Considerations
- It would be helpful if pupils have previously drawn right triangles to determine slope of lines
- Learners need to be familiar with congruent and similar triangles
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