Dilations Review

Front

What mathematical operation is used with the scale factor in a dilation?

Back

Multiplication

Front

When the scale factor of a dilation is less than one, what type of dilation is it?

Back

Reduction

Front

What is the definition of the figure after a transformation has occurred?

Back

Image

Front

If the scale factor is greater than 1, what type of dilation is it?

Back

Enlargement

Front

If your scale factor (SF) is 0.6, what type of dilation is it?

Back

Reduction

Front

What is the scale factor in a dilation?

Back

The ratio of the size of the image to the size of the pre-image.

Front

What happens to a figure when the scale factor is exactly 1?

Back

The figure remains unchanged.

Front

What is a pre-image in the context of dilations?

Back

The original figure before a transformation.

Front

How does a scale factor of 2 affect a figure?

Back

It enlarges the figure to twice its original size.

Front

What is the effect of a scale factor between 0 and 1 on a figure?

Back

It reduces the size of the figure.