Dilations/Scale Factor
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scale factor?
Back
A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity. In geometry, it is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a scale factor greater than 1 indicate?
Back
A scale factor greater than 1 indicates an enlargement of the figure.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a scale factor less than 1 indicate?
Back
A scale factor less than 1 indicates a reduction of the figure.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If triangle ABC is dilated by a scale factor of 2, what happens to its size?
Back
The size of triangle ABC will double.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor from triangle ABC to triangle DEF if the sides of DEF are twice as long as those of ABC?
Back
The scale factor is 2.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the scale factor is 1/2, what type of transformation is applied?
Back
A reduction.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the scale factor is 2.5, what type of transformation is applied?
Back
An enlargement.
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