Scale factor and dilations

Front

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

Back

k=2

Front

If the scale factor is less than one, the new figure will be

Back

a reduction

Front

If the scale factor is greater than one, the new figure will be:

Back

an enlargement

Front

Which is an example of an enlargement? Options: k = 1/2, k = 1, 2:3, 2.5

Back

2.5

Front

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

Back

multiplication

Front

A dilation produces a similar figure.

Back

True

Front

What is the scale factor?

Back

1/2

Front

What is the scale factor?

Back

3

Front

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

Back

Scale Factor

Front

Dilations (in mathematical terms)

Back

to make larger or smaller