Multiplication as Resizing (Part 1)

Multiplication as Resizing (Part 1)

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Mathematics

5th - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the concept of scaling, using a rope as an example. It introduces the idea of a scale factor, which is a ratio that determines how much an object is resized. A scale factor greater than one enlarges the object, while a scale factor of one keeps it the same size. A scale factor less than one reduces the object's size. The tutorial provides examples and calculations to illustrate these concepts.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the scale factor when the size of an object remains the same?

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How does a scale factor of 1/2 affect the size of an object?

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