Scale Factor

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What is the scale factor from square A to square B?

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3

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If the scale factor is equal to 1, the copy is ________ the original.

Back

the same as

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

Is Figure B a scaled copy of Figure A?

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Yes

Front

If the scale factor is less than one, the copy is...

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smaller

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What is the scale factor?

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4

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

Define scale factor.

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

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

What happens to the size of a figure when the scale factor is greater than 1?

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The figure becomes larger.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What happens to the size of a figure when the scale factor is less than 1?

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The figure becomes smaller.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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If a triangle has a scale factor of 2, what is the relationship between the original triangle and the new triangle?

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The new triangle is twice the size of the original.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

If the original length is 5 cm and the scale factor is 3, what is the new length?

Back

15 cm

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CCSS.7.G.A.1