This series of posts introduces the concept of dilations and explores their applications in mathematics. The first post provides an introduction to dilations, explaining how they can change the size of a figure. The second post focuses on scale factors, discussing their calculation and effects on figures. The third post delves into performing dilations on a coordinate plane. The fourth post explores the properties of dilations, including how they preserve ratios, angles, and parallel lines. The final post showcases real-world applications of dilations, illustrating how they are used to solve practical problems in various fields.