Scale Factor

Front

What does Congruent mean?

Back

Same size same shape

Front

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

Back

a reduction

Front

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side: x = ?

Back

x = 12

Front

If the scale factor is 4, what is the measurement of x if the original measurement is 6?

Back

24 m

Front

The two rectangles are scale drawings. What is the measurement of x if the original measurement is 16?

Back

20

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

A number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity.

Front

How do you find the scale factor between two similar figures?

Back

Divide the length of a side of the new figure by the length of the corresponding side of the original figure.

Front

If a figure is enlarged by a scale factor of 3, what happens to its area?

Back

The area is multiplied by 3², or 9.

Front

What is the scale factor if a rectangle's length increases from 4 cm to 12 cm?

Back

3

Front

If the scale factor is 1, what can be said about the two figures?

Back

They are congruent.