11/25 Warm Up: Scale Factor, Proportions, and Similarity

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the terms and then solve for the unknown variable.

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

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The figure undergoes an enlargement.

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

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The figure undergoes a reduction.

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What is the scale factor?

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The scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity.

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If two ratios form a proportion, what can be said about their cross products?

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The cross products of the ratios are equal.

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What is an example of a proportion?

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1/2 = 2/4 is an example of a proportion.

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What is the relationship between similar figures and scale factors?

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Similar figures have corresponding sides that are proportional, and the ratio of their corresponding sides is the scale factor.

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How can you determine if two ratios form a proportion?

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You can determine if two ratios form a proportion by cross-multiplying and checking if the products are equal.

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What is the significance of a scale factor of 1?

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A scale factor of 1 means the figure remains the same size.