Scale Factor and Dilations
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scale factor?
Back
A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity. It is used to determine how much larger or smaller a figure is compared to the original.
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CCSS.7.G.A.1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if the scale factor is greater than 1?
Back
If the scale factor is greater than 1, the new figure is an enlargement of the original figure.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if the scale factor is less than 1?
Back
If the scale factor is less than 1, the new figure is a reduction of the original figure.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor of an enlargement?
Back
The scale factor of an enlargement is a number greater than 1.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor of a reduction?
Back
The scale factor of a reduction is a number less than 1.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the scale factor is 1, what can we say about the new figure?
Back
If the scale factor is 1, the new figure is the same size as the original figure.
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CCSS.7.G.A.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the missing side in similar figures?
Back
To find the missing side in similar figures, set up a proportion using the corresponding sides of the figures.
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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2
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