What is a scale factor?
Scale Factor

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A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity. It is used to determine how much larger or smaller a figure is compared to another figure.
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If the scale factor is greater than 1, what happens to the figure?
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The figure will be enlarged.
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If the scale factor is less than 1, what happens to the figure?
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The figure will be reduced.
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What is the formula for calculating scale factor?
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What does a scale factor of 2 mean?
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A scale factor of 2 means the new figure is twice the size of the original figure.
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What does a scale factor of 1/2 mean?
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A scale factor of 1/2 means the new figure is half the size of the original figure.
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How do you find the scale factor between two similar figures?
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To find the scale factor, divide the length of a side of the new figure by the length of the corresponding side of the original figure.
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