Scale Factor

Front

If the scale factor is greater than one, the new figure will be:

Back

larger

Front

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

Back

smaller

Front

Scale Factor of 5 is getting:

Back

Larger

Front

What is the scale factor if the triangle on the RIGHT is the original? (Options: 2, 3/2, 2/3, 1/2)

Back

2

Front

Scale Factor of ½ is getting:

Back

Smaller

Front

Define scale factor.

Back

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

Front

What happens to a shape when the scale factor is 1?

Back

The shape remains the same size.

Front

If a shape is enlarged by a scale factor of 3, how does its area change?

Back

The area increases by a factor of 9 (3^2).

Front

If a shape is reduced by a scale factor of 1/4, what happens to its dimensions?

Back

Each dimension is multiplied by 1/4.

Front

What is the scale factor if a rectangle's length is doubled?

Back

The scale factor is 2.