What is a dilation in geometry?
Math 8: 2.1-4 Review, Dilations

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A dilation is a transformation that changes the size of a figure but not its shape, using a center point and a scale factor.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the scale factor in a dilation represent?
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The scale factor indicates how much the figure is enlarged or reduced. A scale factor greater than 1 enlarges the figure, while a scale factor less than 1 reduces it.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the scale factor is 2, how does the size of the figure change?
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The figure is enlarged to twice its original size.
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If the scale factor is 1/2, how does the size of the figure change?
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The figure is reduced to half its original size.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to the angles of a polygon during a dilation?
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Dilations do not change the angles of a polygon; they remain the same.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you determine the new coordinates of a point after dilation?
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To find the new coordinates, multiply the distance from the center of dilation to the point by the scale factor.
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What is the center of dilation?
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The center of dilation is the fixed point in the plane about which all points are expanded or contracted.
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