Scaled Copies and Scale Factor

Front

A scaled copy will be larger than the original figure if the scale factor is _____ than 1.

Back

greater than

Front

Which side length on the scaled copy corresponds to the side length HJ on the original image?

Back

AB

Front

Line CB corresponds with what line?

Back

RQ

Front

If the scale factor of a figure is 2, the inverse (reciprocal) would be

Back

1/2

Front

What is the scale factor from ΔABC to ΔDEF?

Back

2

Front

Define scale factor.

Back

The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.

Front

What happens to the area of a figure when the scale factor is greater than 1?

Back

The area increases by the square of the scale factor.

Front

What is a scaled copy?

Back

A figure that is similar to another figure but is a different size.

Front

If a scale factor is 1/3, how does the size of the scaled copy compare to the original?

Back

The scaled copy is smaller than the original.

Front

What is the relationship between the scale factor and the dimensions of a figure?

Back

The scale factor multiplies each dimension of the original figure.