Similar Figures and Scale Factor

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a scale factor?
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A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity. In geometry, it is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.
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CCSS.7.G.A.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the scale factor between two similar figures?
Back
To find the scale factor, divide the length of a side of one figure by the length of the corresponding side of the other figure.
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CCSS.7.G.A.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the scale factor is 12, what does this mean?
Back
It means that the dimensions of the second figure are 12 times larger than the dimensions of the first figure.
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CCSS.7.G.A.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the scale factor is 1/4, what does this indicate about the two figures?
Back
It indicates that the dimensions of the second figure are one-fourth the size of the dimensions of the first figure.
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CCSS.7.G.A.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between the corresponding angles of similar figures?
Back
The corresponding angles of similar figures are always equal.
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CCSS.8.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If two figures are similar, what can be said about their corresponding sides?
Back
The corresponding sides of similar figures are in proportion.
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CCSS.8.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Find the missing side length x if the scale factor is 5 and one side of the smaller figure is 3. What is x?
Back
x = 3 * 5 = 15.
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CCSS.7.G.A.1
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