Scale Drawings and Review

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What is a scale drawing?

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A scale drawing is a representation of an object or a space that maintains the proportions of the original, but is either larger or smaller than the actual size.

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How do you find the missing side in similar triangles?

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To find the missing side in similar triangles, set up a proportion using the lengths of the corresponding sides of the triangles.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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If two rectangles are scale drawings, how do you determine the scale factor?

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The scale factor is determined by dividing the length of a side of the drawing by the corresponding length of the actual object.

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What does it mean for two shapes to be similar?

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Two shapes are similar if they have the same shape but not necessarily the same size, meaning their corresponding angles are equal and their sides are in proportion.

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How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

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To order numbers from least to greatest, compare each number and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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What is the result of multiplying fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the significance of the scale in a scale drawing?

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The scale indicates the ratio of the drawing's dimensions to the actual dimensions, allowing for accurate representation.