Dilations

Front

Dilations only enlarge figures.

Back

False

Front

A scale factor of 1/2 reduces a figure.

Back

True

Front

Does a dilation create a similar figure?

Back

True

Front

If a line segment has a length of 12 units and after a dilation the image length is 4 units, what was the scale factor?

Back

1/3

Front

The "image" is the shape before the dilation.

Back

False

Front

The __________ is the ratio of a length of the new figure to the corresponding length on the original figure.

Back

scale factor

Front

In a dilation, what mathematical operation is used with the scale factor?

Back

multiplication

Front

A dilation can produce a smaller figure also known as a ______

Back

reduction

Front

A dilation can produce a larger figure also known as a ______

Back

enlargement

Front

If a dilation produces a congruent figure, then the scale factor was equal to _____.

Back

1