Dilations

Front

A dilation produces a similar figure.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

True

Front

When the scale factor of a dilation is less than one, the dilation is a reduction.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

multiplication

Front

Does a dilation always produce a congruent figure?

Back

False

Front

A dilation always produces a similar figure. Similar figures have the same ______ but different ______.

Back

shape; sizes

Front

Did the image enlarge, reduce or none of the above? Options: Enlarge, Reduce, None of the above

Back

Reduce

Front

A scale factor of 1/2 would reduce a figure.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

1

Front

When the scale factor of a dilation is less than one, the dilation is a reduction.

Back

True