Scale Factors

Front

What are sides that are in the same position called?

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

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

Back

the same as

Front

A model of a flagpole has a scale of 1 in.= 4 ft. If the model pole measures 12 inches, how tall is the actual pole?

Back

48 feet

Front

Line CB corresponds with what line?

Back

RQ

Front

What does a scale factor of ½ represent?

Back

Reduction

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

A number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity.

Front

What is the scale factor if a shape is enlarged from 2 cm to 6 cm?

Back

3 (enlargement)

Front

What is the scale factor if a shape is reduced from 10 m to 5 m?

Back

½ (reduction)

Front

If two shapes are similar, what can be said about their corresponding angles?

Back

They are equal.

Front

If a triangle has sides of 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm, what are the sides of a triangle with a scale factor of 2?

Back

6 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm.