Dilations and Scale Factor

Front

What is the scale factor from the small shape to the big shape?

Back

2

Front

If the scale factor is less than one, the new figure will be

Back

a reduction

Front

If the scale factor is greater than one, the new figure will be

Back

an enlargement

Front

The point (8, 12) was dilated to become point (2, 3). What is the scale factor?

Back

¼

Front

In a dilation, what mathematical operation is used with the scale factor?

Back

multiplication

Front

Does a dilation produce a congruent figure?

Back

False

Front

If the blue polygon is the original image, find the scale factor and determine if it is a reduction or enlargement.

Back

It's a reduction; the scale factor is 1/2.

Front

Triangle ABC will be dilated by a scale factor of 1/2. What will be the coordinates of C'? Options: (-1, -2.5), (12, 6), (3, -1.5), (0, 1.5)

Back

(3, -1.5)

Front

Rectangle ABCD is dilated so that A' is located at (3, 6). What could be the scale factor?

Back

Front

Back

1/4