Scale Factor
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Mathematics
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7th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scale factor?
Back
A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity. It is used to determine the proportional relationship between two similar figures or objects.
Tags
CCSS.7.G.A.1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the scale factor is 4, what does that mean?
Back
It means that the dimensions of the object are 4 times larger than the original dimensions.
Tags
CCSS.7.G.A.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the actual distance using a scale?
Back
Multiply the distance on the map by the scale factor to find the actual distance.
Tags
CCSS.7.G.A.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor if a triangle's side length is doubled?
Back
The scale factor is 2.
Tags
CCSS.7.G.A.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a map scale is 1 inch = 300 miles, how do you find the actual distance for 3 inches?
Back
Multiply 3 inches by 300 miles/inch to get 900 miles.
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.3B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula to find the actual distance using a scale?
Back
Actual Distance = Distance on Map × Scale Factor.
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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If two triangles are similar and the scale factor is 1/2, what does that indicate?
Back
It indicates that the dimensions of the second triangle are half the size of the first triangle.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6
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