Dilations

Dilations

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dilation in geometry?

Back

A dilation is a transformation that produces an image that is the same shape as the original, but is a different size. It is defined by a center point and a scale factor.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the scale factor in a dilation represent?

Back

The scale factor is a number that describes how much the figure is enlarged or reduced during a dilation. A scale factor greater than 1 enlarges the figure, while a scale factor between 0 and 1 reduces it.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the scale factor is 1/2, what happens to the size of the figure?

Back

The figure is reduced to half its original size.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the coordinates of point A(3, 6) after a dilation with a scale factor of 2?

Back

A' (6, 12)

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the coordinates of point G(-10, -6) after a dilation with a scale factor of 1/2?

Back

G' (-5, -3)

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between similar figures?

Back

Similar figures have the same shape but different sizes.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine if two figures are similar?

Back

Two figures are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.

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