Scale Factors

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What happens to a figure when the scale factor is less than one?

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The new figure will be a reduction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What happens to a figure when the scale factor is greater than one?

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The new figure will be an enlargement.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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If the scale factor is 4/5, what type of transformation occurs?

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Reduction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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If the original size is 12 units and the scale factor is 1/4, what is the size of the scale drawing?

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3 units.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the scale factor from MNOP to ABCD if the scale factor is 3/2?

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The scale factor is 3/2.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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Define scale factor.

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A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is an enlargement in terms of scale factor?

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An enlargement occurs when the scale factor is greater than 1.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is a reduction in terms of scale factor?

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A reduction occurs when the scale factor is less than 1.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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If a figure is scaled by a factor of 2, how does its area change?

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The area increases by a factor of 4.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If a figure is scaled by a factor of 1/2, how does its perimeter change?

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The perimeter decreases by a factor of 1/2.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1