Dilations

Front

What mathematical operation is used with the scale factor in a dilation?

Back

Multiplication

Front

True or False: A dilation creates a similar figure.

Back

True

Front

What does dilation mean?

Back

Enlarge or reduce, similar, multiply, All the above

Front

A dilation can produce a smaller figure also known as a ______.

Back

Reduction

Front

Does the image show a Dilation? If yes, did the image enlarge, reduce or none of the above?

Back

Yes, enlarge

Front

What is the scale factor in a dilation?

Back

The ratio of the size of the image to the size of the original figure.

Front

What is the center of dilation?

Back

The fixed point in a dilation from which all points are expanded or contracted.

Front

If the scale factor is greater than 1, what type of dilation occurs?

Back

Enlargement

Front

If the scale factor is less than 1, what type of dilation occurs?

Back

Reduction

Front

What is the effect of a scale factor of 1 in a dilation?

Back

The figure remains the same size.