Scale Factor Review

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What is a scale factor?

Back

A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity. It is used to enlarge or reduce figures in geometry.

Front

If a scale factor is greater than 1, what happens to the figure?

Back

The figure gets bigger.

Front

If a scale factor is less than 1, what happens to the figure?

Back

The figure gets smaller.

Front

What is the formula for finding the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Perimeter = 2(length + width)