Dilations and Scale Factor

Front

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

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Multiplication

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What is the scale factor from the small shape to the big shape if the big shape is twice the size of the small shape?

Back

2

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

Does a dilation produce a congruent figure?

Back

False

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What is the term for the ratio of a length of the new figure to the corresponding length on the original figure?

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Scale factor

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

What is the definition of the figure before a transformation occurs?

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Pre-image

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

Front

What is the term for a transformation that enlarges or reduces a figure?

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Dilation

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

If the scale factor is 1/2, what type of transformation is occurring?

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Reduction

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

If the scale factor is greater than 1, what type of transformation is occurring?

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Enlargement

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What is the center of dilation?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

If a triangle has vertices at (1, 2), (3, 4), and (5, 6), what are the new coordinates after a dilation with a scale factor of 2?

Back

(2, 4), (6, 8), (10, 12)

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CCSS.8.G.A.3