Worked Example: Enlargement from Origin
Part of Transformations: Enlargements — GCSE Mathematics
This study notes covers Worked Example: Enlargement from Origin within Transformations: Enlargements for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Transformations: Enlargements in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 15 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 5 of 6 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 5 of 6
Practice
15 questions
Recall
5 flashcards
Worked Example: Enlargement from Origin
Enlarge point (2, 3) by scale factor 4, centre (0, 0).
Step 1 Find vector from centre to point
Vector = (2, 3) - (0, 0) = (2, 3)
Step 2 Multiply by scale factor
New vector = 4 × (2, 3) = (8, 12)
Step 3 Add to centre
Image = (0, 0) + (8, 12) = (8, 12)