Scale Drawings

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What is a scale drawing?

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A scale drawing is a representation of an object or space that maintains the proportions of the original, using a specific ratio to convert measurements.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What does the scale 1 mm : 5 m mean?

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It means that 1 millimeter on the drawing represents 5 meters in reality.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If a lawn in a scale drawing is 10 mm long and the scale is 1 mm : 5 m, what is the actual length of the lawn?

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50 m

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the purpose of using scale in drawings?

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The purpose of using scale is to accurately represent large objects or spaces in a manageable size while maintaining proportionality.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If a scale drawing uses 1 inch : 2 feet, how do you convert inches to feet?

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Multiply the number of inches by 2 to find the actual length in feet.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the actual length of an air hockey table that is 5 inches long in a scale drawing with a scale of 1 inch : 2 feet?

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10 feet

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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How do you find the actual dimensions from a scale drawing?

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Multiply the dimensions in the drawing by the scale factor.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If a scale drawing shows dimensions of 9 cm x 10 cm and the scale is 6 cm = 12 ft, what are the actual dimensions?

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18 ft x 20 ft

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What does the scale 3 cm = 4.5 m indicate?

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It indicates that 3 centimeters on the drawing represents 4.5 meters in reality.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If a blueprint shows a length of 5 cm and the scale is 3 cm = 4.5 m, what is the actual length?

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7.5 m

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CCSS.7.G.A.1