Dilations

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

The "image" is the shape before the dilation.

• True
• False

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

• addition 
• subtraction 
• multiplication 
• division 

A dilation can produce a smaller figure also known as a ______

• reduction
• enlargement
• scale factor
• center of dilation

 A dilation can produce a larger figure also known as a ______

• reduction
• enlargement
• scale factor
• center of dilation

If a dilation produces a congruent figure, then the scale factor was equal to _____.

• 1/2
• 2
• 10
• 1

Choose the correct scale factor:

• 2
• 3
• 1/3
• 1/2

When a dilation has a scale factor greater than one, the dilation is an enlargement.

• True
• False