Dilations and Scale Factor

Front

Choose the correct scale factor: Options: 2, 3, 1/3, 1/2

Back

2

Front

Does a dilation produce a congruent figure?

Back

False

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? Options: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

Back

multiplication

Front

The __________ is the ratio of a length of the new figure to the corresponding length on the original figure.

Back

scale factor

Front

Similar figures have the same ______ but different ______.

Back

shape; sizes

Front

If your SF = 0.8, what type of dilation is it?

Back

Reduction

Front

If your SF = 5/2, what type of dilation is it?

Back

Enlargement

Front

Does the image show a dilation?

Back

No