Dilations Review

Front

Two figures are congruent if they have the _______ shape and _______ size.

Back

Same, Same

Front

What is the scale factor when figure DMPN is dilated to form figure D'M'P'N?

Back

2

Front

A dilation produces a similar figure. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Dilate the figure by a scale factor of 3 with the origin as the center of dilation. What are the coordinates of the image for A(3,3), B(6,6), C(9,3)?

Back

A'(9,9) B'(18,18) C'(27,9)

Front

If the scale factor is greater than 1, the new figure will be _______.

Back

an enlargement

Front

What is a dilation in geometry?

Back

A transformation that produces a figure similar to the original by enlarging or reducing it.

Front

What does a scale factor of less than 1 indicate?

Back

A reduction in size.

Front

What is the center of dilation?

Back

The fixed point in a dilation from which all points are expanded or contracted.

Front

If a figure is dilated by a scale factor of 1, what happens to the figure?

Back

It remains the same size.

Front

What is the relationship between congruent figures and dilated figures?

Back

Congruent figures have the same shape and size, while dilated figures have the same shape but different sizes.