Similarity

Dilations only enlarge figures.

• True
• False

A scale factor of 1/2 reduces a figure.

• True
• False

A dilation creates a similar figure.

• True
• False

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

• addition 
• subtraction 
• multiplication 
• division 

Dilate Point B by a scale factor of 1/2

• (1.5,-4)
• (-1.5,1)
• (-1,-1.5)
• (-2,-2)

A dilation is which of the following: 

• only an enlargement
• only a reduction
• Either an enlargement or a reduction
• Neither an enlargement or a reduction

In similar Polygons, corresponding sides are ___ and corresponding angles are ___. (Fill in the blanks)

• congruent, proportional 
• proportional, congruent 
• congruent, congruent
• proportional, proportional

Find missing side

• 5
• 7
• 9
• 11

Find side length X.

• 16
• 18
• 2.4
• 15