Dilations
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dilation in geometry?
Back
A dilation is a transformation that alters the size of a figure but not its shape, using a scale factor.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a scale factor greater than one indicate in a dilation?
Back
It indicates an enlargement of the figure.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a scale factor less than one indicate in a dilation?
Back
It indicates a reduction of the figure.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a triangle has vertices A(1, 2), B(3, 4), and C(5, 6), what are the coordinates of A' after a dilation by a scale factor of 3?
Back
A' would be (3, 6).
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor if a figure is reduced to half its size?
Back
The scale factor is 0.5.
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CCSS.7.G.A.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: A dilation can only be an enlargement.
Back
False, a dilation can be either an enlargement or a reduction.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the coordinates of a point (x, y) after a dilation by a scale factor of k?
Back
The new coordinates will be (kx, ky).
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
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