2.
Rectangle 1 has length x and width y. Rectangle 2 is made by multiplying each dimension of Rectangle :
by a factor of k, where k > 0.
(a) Are Rectangle 1 and Rectangle 2 similar? Why or why not?
(b) Write a paragraph proof to show that the perimeter of Rectangle 2 is k times the perimeter of Rectangle 1.
(c) Write a paragraph proof to show that the area of Rectangle 2 is k2 times the area of Rectangle 1.