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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 maintains the proportions of the original, using a specific ratio to convert measurements.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What does the scale 3 inches : 2 feet mean?

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It means that every 3 inches on the drawing represents 2 feet in real life.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If a deck in a scale drawing is 90 inches long and the scale is 3 inches : 2 feet, what is the actual length of the deck?

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60 ft

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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How do you convert a measurement from a scale drawing to actual size?

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Multiply the measurement in the drawing by the scale factor.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the scale factor?

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The scale factor is the ratio of a length of a model to the actual length of the real item.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If a swimming pool is drawn 26 centimeters long with a scale of 2 centimeters : 1 meter, how wide is the actual pool?

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13 m

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the purpose of using scale drawings?

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Scale drawings help visualize and represent large objects or areas in a manageable size while maintaining accurate proportions.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If a parking lot is 2400 inches long in real life and is represented as 5 inches long in a drawing, what is the width of the parking lot if the drawing's width is 2 inches?

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960 in.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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How do you find the width of a field in a scale drawing if the actual width is known?

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Use the scale to convert the actual width to the drawing's width.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the actual width of a soccer field that is 6 cm wide in a drawing with a scale of 1 cm : 9 m?

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54 m

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CCSS.7.G.A.1