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What is the scale factor?

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The scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, the dimensions of a figure. It can be greater than 1 (enlargement) or between 0 and 1 (reduction).

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If the scale factor is between zero and one, the new figure will be:

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a reduction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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The point (8, 12) was dilated to become point (2, 3). What was the scale factor?

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The scale factor is ¼.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is the algebraic rule for a scale factor of 2?

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(x,y) → (2x, 2y) (Enlargement).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is the algebraic rule for a scale factor of ½?

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(x,y) → (0.5x, 0.5y) (Reduction).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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If the figure in the picture is reflected across the x-axis, what is the coordinate of M'?

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The coordinate of M' is (1, -3).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What does a scale factor of 1 indicate?

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A scale factor of 1 indicates that the figure remains the same size (no change).

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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How do you determine if a scale factor is an enlargement or reduction?

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If the scale factor is greater than 1, it is an enlargement. If it is between 0 and 1, it is a reduction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What happens to the area of a figure when the scale factor is 2?

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The area of the figure increases by a factor of 4 (2 squared).

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What happens to the perimeter of a figure when the scale factor is ½?

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The perimeter of the figure decreases by a factor of ½.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1