Dilations on the Coordinate Plane (Handout & Homework)
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dilation in the context of the coordinate plane?
Back
A dilation is a transformation that alters the size of a figure on the coordinate plane while maintaining its shape. It is defined by a scale factor and a center of dilation.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor in a dilation?
Back
The scale factor is a number that describes how much a figure is enlarged or reduced during a dilation. A scale factor greater than 1 enlarges the figure, while a scale factor between 0 and 1 reduces it.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you represent a dilation mathematically?
Back
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a rectangle has a length of 10 units and is dilated by a scale factor of 2, what will be the new length?
Back
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the coordinates of a point (x, y) when it is dilated by a scale factor of 0.5?
Back
The new coordinates will be (0.5x, 0.5y), effectively reducing the distance from the origin.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: A dilation can change the orientation of a figure.
Back
False. A dilation does not change the orientation of a figure; it only changes its size.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of a scale factor of 1 on a figure during dilation?
Back
A scale factor of 1 means the figure remains the same size; there is no change.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
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