Scale Factor and Dilations

Front

If the scale factor is less than one, the new figure will be:

Back

a reduction

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

If the scale factor is greater than one, the new figure will be:

Back

an enlargement

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

Scale Factor of ½ is __________________ .

Back

Reduction

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

Choose the correct scale factor: 2, 3, 1/3, 1/2

Back

2

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

What is the definition of dilations in mathematical terms?

Back

to make larger or smaller

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What happens to a figure when it is dilated by a scale factor of 1?

Back

The figure remains the same size.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What is the scale factor if a figure is enlarged to twice its size?

Back

2

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

What is the scale factor if a figure is reduced to half its size?

Back

1/2

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

In a dilation, if the center of dilation is outside the figure, what happens to the figure?

Back

The figure is enlarged or reduced based on the scale factor.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What is the effect of a scale factor of 3 on a triangle with sides of length 2, 3, and 4?

Back

The new triangle will have sides of length 6, 9, and 12.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1