WEEK 16-Scale Factor and Dilations

Front

What are sides that are in the same position called?

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

What is an example of a reduction in scale factor?

Back

k = 1/2

Front

What variable represents the scale factor in the transformation (x,y) to (kx,ky)?

Back

k

Front

What mathematical operation is used with the scale factor in a dilation?

Back

Multiplication

Front

What is the definition of dilations in mathematical terms?

Back

To make larger or smaller.

Front

If a shape is dilated by a scale factor of 2, what happens to its size?

Back

The shape becomes twice as large.

Front

What is the scale factor if a shape is reduced to half its size?

Back

k = 1/2

Front

In a dilation, if the scale factor is greater than 1, what type of transformation occurs?

Back

Enlargement

Front

In a dilation, if the scale factor is less than 1, what type of transformation occurs?

Back

Reduction

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar figures?

Back

Corresponding angles are equal.