Creating Scale Drawings: Enlarging and Reducing with Scale Factors

This lesson teaches how to generate scale drawings using scale factors greater or less than 1. It explains that a scale factor is a multiplier for dimensions to create a new figure. When the scale factor is greater than 1, the drawing enlarges; when less than 1, it reduces. Examples demonstrate how to apply these concepts, including calculating scale factors through division. The lesson also highlights common mistakes, such as using different scale factors for dimensions, which can distort the drawing.

Describe a common misunderstanding when using scale factors in drawings.

What is the significance of using the same scale factor for both dimensions in a drawing?

In your own words, summarize what you learned about generating scale drawings.