Scale Factor

Front

What is the scale factor from square A to square B?

Back

3

Front

If the scale factor is equal to 1, the copy is ________ the original.

Back

the same as

Front

Is Figure B a scaled copy of Figure A?

Back

Yes

Front

If the scale factor is less than one, the copy is...

Back

smaller

Front

What is the scale factor?

Back

4

Front

Define scale factor.

Back

The scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity.

Front

What happens to the size of a figure when the scale factor is greater than 1?

Back

The figure becomes larger.

Front

What happens to the size of a figure when the scale factor is less than 1?

Back

The figure becomes smaller.

Front

If a triangle has a scale factor of 2, what is the relationship between the original triangle and the new triangle?

Back

The new triangle is twice the size of the original.

Front

If the original length is 5 cm and the scale factor is 3, what is the new length?

Back

15 cm