Dilations

Front

A scale factor of 1/2 reduces a figure.

Back

True

Front

Does a dilation create a similar figure?

Back

True

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

Does the image show a Dilation? If yes, did the image enlarge, reduce or none of the above?

Back

Yes, enlarge

Front

Segment AB is 3 units long. If it were dilated by a factor of 5, how long would segment A'B' be?

Back

15

Front

Where is O' after a dilation of scale factor 7 for Triangle DOG with coordinates D (0,0), O (0,4), and G (1,5)?

Back

(0,28)

Front

Where is A' after a dilation of scale factor of 1/2 for Triangle CAT with coordinates C (4,8), A (6,10), and T (6,4)?

Back

(3,5)

Front

Dilation means

Back

enlarge or reduce, similar, multiply