Dilations and Scale Factor B

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Shapes that have the same form but differ in size are called _______.

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Similar

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a reduction

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To resize a photo using a scale factor, what mathematical operation should be used?

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multiplication

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Dilate Point B by a scale factor of 1/2. What is the new coordinate if Point B is at (3, 2)?

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(1.5, 1) - New coordinate after dilation.

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

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it becomes smaller

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What is a scale factor?

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

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If a shape is dilated by a scale factor of 2, what happens to its area?

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The area is multiplied by 4 (2^2).

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What is the scale factor if a shape is reduced from a size of 10 units to 5 units?

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If a shape is dilated by a scale factor of 3, how does the perimeter change?

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The perimeter is multiplied by 3.

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What is the effect of a scale factor of 1 on a shape?

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The shape remains the same size.