Scale Drawings

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What is a scale drawing?

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A scale drawing is a representation of an object or area that is proportionally reduced or enlarged to fit a specific scale, allowing for accurate measurements and comparisons.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What does the scale '1 cm = 5 km' mean?

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It means that every 1 centimeter on the map represents 5 kilometers in reality.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If two cities are 3 cm apart on a map with a scale of 1 cm = 5 km, what is the actual distance?

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15 km.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is a scale factor?

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A scale factor is a number that describes how much a figure is enlarged or reduced in a scale drawing.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If the perimeter of a rectangle increases from 20 inches to 80 inches, what is the scale factor?

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4.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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How do you calculate the actual length from a scale drawing?

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Multiply the measurement on the drawing by the scale factor.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the scale used if 5 inches on a map represents 210 miles?

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1 inch = 42 miles.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If a bakery in a scale drawing measures 104 inches and the scale is 2 inches : 1 foot, what is the actual length of the bakery?

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52 feet.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the formula to find the actual distance using a scale?

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Actual Distance = Measurement on Map × Scale Factor.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the importance of scale in maps and drawings?

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Scale allows for accurate representation and measurement of real-world distances and sizes in a manageable format.