Scale - transformations

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What is a scale drawing?

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A scale drawing is a representation of an object or area that maintains the proportions of the original but is resized to fit a specific scale.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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How do you determine the scale of a drawing?

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The scale of a drawing can be determined by comparing the dimensions of the drawing to the actual dimensions of the object or area it represents.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If a drawing has a scale of 1 inch = 7 yards, how long is a 14-inch drawing in actual yards?

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The actual length is 14 inches * 7 yards/inch = 98 yards.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is a scale factor?

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

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What happens to a figure if the scale factor is greater than one?

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If the scale factor is greater than one, the new figure will be an enlargement.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What happens to a figure if the scale factor is less than one?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is a translation in geometry?

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A translation is a type of transformation that moves every point of a figure the same distance in the same direction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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How can you identify a translation of a figure?

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A translation can be identified by the consistent movement of all points in the figure to a new location without changing its shape or size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the difference between a scale drawing and a regular drawing?

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A scale drawing maintains proportional relationships and is resized according to a specific scale, while a regular drawing may not maintain these proportions.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the purpose of using scale drawings?

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Scale drawings are used to represent large objects or areas in a manageable size while preserving the proportions.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1