What are dilations, similarity and scale factors

What are dilations, similarity and scale factors

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Mathematics

7th - 8th Grade

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of dilations, a type of transformation that changes the size and shape of a figure. It contrasts dilations with previous transformations like reflections, translations, and rotations, which maintain the original size and shape. The tutorial explains how dilations can enlarge or reduce a figure using scale factors, with practical examples using triangles to illustrate these concepts.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does it mean for figures to be similar in the context of dilations?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of creating a dilation from a fixed point.

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How can you identify the original shape when performing transformations?

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