Dilations and Scale Factors

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Dilations (in mathematical terms)

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to make larger or smaller

Front

In a dilation, what mathematical operation is used with the scale factor? Options: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

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multiplication

Front

What is the scale factor in the algebraic representation
(x,y) to (2x,2y)?

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k=2

Front

______ ______ is the number you multiply by the sides to create a similar figure.

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Scale Factor

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A dilation is which of the following: only an enlargement, only a reduction, either an enlargement or a reduction, neither an enlargement or a reduction?

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Either an enlargement or a reduction

Front

A dilation produces a similar figure.

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True

Front

Is this an enlargement or reduction? (blue = original image)

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enlargement

Front

What is the scale factor from the small shape to the big shape?

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2

Front

The point (8, 12) was dilated to become point (2, 3). What was the scale factor?

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¼

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Choose the correct scale factor: Options: 2, 3, 1/3, 1/2

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2