5.1 Flashcardizz. Scale Factor

Front

What happens to a figure if the scale factor is less than one?

Back

The new figure will be a reduction.

Front

What is the scale factor in the algebraic representation (x,y) to (2x,2y)?

Back

k=2

Front

What is the scale factor from the small triangle to the big triangle if the big triangle is the image?

Back

2

Front

What happens to a figure if the scale factor is greater than one?

Back

The new figure will be an enlargement.

Front

What is the definition of scale factor?

Back

The scale factor is the ratio of a length of the new figure to the corresponding length on the original figure.

Front

If a triangle is enlarged by a scale factor of 3, what is the relationship between the sides of the original and new triangle?

Back

The sides of the new triangle will be three times the length of the corresponding sides of the original triangle.

Front

If a rectangle has a scale factor of 1/2, how does its area change?

Back

The area of the new rectangle will be 1/4 of the area of the original rectangle.

Front

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

Back

k=1/2

Front

How do you calculate the scale factor between two similar figures?

Back

Divide the length of a side of the new figure by the length of the corresponding side of the original figure.

Front

What is the scale factor if a figure is enlarged from a length of 4 to a length of 12?

Back

k=3