Dilations

Front

What is a dilation with a scale factor less than 1 but greater than 0 called?

Back

Reduction

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What are the coordinates of point B after a dilation with the center of dilation at the origin and a scale factor of 1/2 if the original coordinates are (-3, 2)?

Back

(-1.5, 1)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

True or False: A dilation produces a congruent figure.

Back

False

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

Which transformations preserve orientation?

Back

Dilations and translations.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

Front

What is the scale factor (k) for a dilation that reduces a figure?

Back

0 < k < 1

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

Define dilation in geometry.

Back

A transformation that alters the size of a figure but not its shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What happens to the coordinates of a point (x, y) during a dilation with scale factor k?

Back

The new coordinates are (kx, ky).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

If a dilation has a scale factor greater than 1, what type of transformation is it?

Back

Enlargement.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What is the effect of a dilation with a scale factor of 1?

Back

The figure remains unchanged.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

How does a dilation affect the angles of a figure?

Back

The angles remain the same.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3