Finding Scale Factor

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Mathematics
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a scale factor?
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A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity. In geometry, it is the ratio of the dimensions of a figure to the dimensions of a similar figure.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the scale factor between two similar figures?
Back
To find the scale factor, divide the length of a side of the larger figure by the length of the corresponding side of the smaller figure.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the scale factor is greater than 1, what does that indicate?
Back
It indicates an enlargement of the figure.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the scale factor is less than 1, what does that indicate?
Back
It indicates a reduction of the figure.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor from a figure with a length of 4 to a figure with a length of 1?
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6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor from a figure with a length of 2 to a figure with a length of 3?
Back
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a figure is reduced by a scale factor of 0.5, what happens to its dimensions?
Back
Each dimension of the figure is multiplied by 0.5, resulting in a smaller figure.
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