Similar Figures

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

• ½

• ¼

• 4

• 2

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

• addition 

• subtraction 

• multiplication 

• division 

A scale factor of 1/2 reduces a figure.

• True

• False

Does the image show a Dilation? If yes, did the image enlarge, reduce or none of the above?

• Yes, enlarge

• Yes, reduce

• No

Did the image enlarge, reduce or none of the above?

• Enlarge

• Reduce

• None of the above

Dilate Point B by a scale factor of 3:

• (12,0)

• (12,12)

• (4,3)

• (0,12)

Dilate Point C by a scale factor of 3:

• (12,0)

• (12,12)

• (1, 2/3)

• (9, 6)

Is this an enlargement or a reduction?

• Enlargement

• Reduction

Is this an enlargement or a reduction?

• Enlargement

• Reduction

Is this an enlargement or a reduction?

• Enlargement

• Reduction