Dilations

Dilations

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dilation in geometry?

Back

A dilation is a transformation that alters the size of a figure but not its shape, using a scale factor.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, the dimensions of a figure during a dilation.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a line segment has a length of 12 units and after a dilation the image length is 4 units, what was the scale factor?

Back

1/3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Choose the correct scale factor that enlarges a figure to twice its size.

Back

2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What mathematical operation is used with the scale factor in a dilation?

Back

Multiplication

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Dilate Point B (3, 2) by a scale factor of 1/2. What are the new coordinates?

Back

(1.5, 1)

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Dilate Point B (2, -3) by a scale factor of 3. What are the new coordinates?

Back

(6, -9)

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