Dilations
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dilation in geometry?
Back
A dilation is a transformation that alters the size of a figure but keeps its shape the same.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the scale factor (SF) indicate in a dilation?
Back
The scale factor indicates how much a figure is enlarged or reduced during a dilation.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the scale factor is less than 1, what type of dilation is it?
Back
It is a reduction.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the scale factor is greater than 1, what type of dilation is it?
Back
It is an enlargement.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are similar figures?
Back
Similar figures are figures that have the same shape but different sizes.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor if a figure is enlarged from a size of 3 to a size of 6?
Back
The scale factor is 2.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor if a figure is reduced from a size of 4 to a size of 2?
Back
The scale factor is 1/2.
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