Scale Drawings

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What is a scale drawing?

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A scale drawing is a representation of an object or area that is proportionally reduced or enlarged to fit on a page, using a specific ratio or scale.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What does the scale 1 cm = 8 km mean?

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It means that every 1 centimeter on the map represents 8 kilometers in real life.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If two places are 24 cm apart on a map with a scale of 1 cm = 8 km, how far apart are they in reality?

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192 km.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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How do you convert real-life measurements to a scale drawing?

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Multiply the real-life measurement by the scale factor.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the scale used in Edgar's drawing of the library?

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5 centimeters : 2 meters.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If a parking lot is 34 meters wide in real life, how wide is it in Edgar's scale drawing?

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85 cm.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the formula to find the distance on a map using a scale?

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Distance on map = Real distance / Scale factor.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If the scale is 1 in = 10 miles, how far is 276 miles on the map?

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27.6 in.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the area of a square garden with a side length of 25 feet in a scale drawing with a scale of 2 inches = 5 feet?

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100 in².

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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How do you find the area of a shape in a scale drawing?

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Calculate the area using the dimensions in the scale drawing.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1