Dilations

Front

A dilation can produce a smaller figure also known as a ______

Back

reduction

Front

A scale factor of 1/2 reduces a figure. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Triangle CAT has coordinates C (4,8), A (6,10), and T (6,4). Where is A' after a dilation of scale factor of 1/2?

Back

(3,5)

Front

Triangle DOG has coordinates D (0,0), O (0,4), and G (1,5). Where is O' after a dilation of scale factor 7?

Back

(0,28)

Front

Dilation means ______

Back

enlarge or reduce

Front

What is the scale factor in a dilation?

Back

The ratio of the length of a side of the image to the length of the corresponding side of the original figure.

Front

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

Back

It enlarges.

Front

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

Back

It reduces.

Front

What is the center of dilation?

Back

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

Front

True or False: A dilation always produces a similar figure.

Back

True