Dilations and Similarity
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dilation in geometry?
Back
A dilation is a transformation that changes the size of a figure but not its shape, using a scale factor.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the scale factor in a dilation represent?
Back
The scale factor represents how much larger or smaller a figure becomes during a dilation.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the scale factor is greater than 1, what happens to the figure?
Back
The figure enlarges.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the scale factor is less than 1, what happens to the figure?
Back
The figure shrinks.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What remains unchanged during a dilation?
Back
The angles of the figure remain unchanged.
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CCSS.8.G.A.3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between corresponding sides of similar figures?
Back
The corresponding sides of similar figures are proportional.
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CCSS.8.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you determine if two figures are similar?
Back
Two figures are similar if their corresponding angles are congruent and their corresponding sides are proportional.
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CCSS.8.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6
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