Scaled Copies, Scale Factor

Scaled Copy

A figure in which every length in the original figure is multiplied by a scale factor

Protractor

A tool used to measure and draw angles.

Scale Factor / Multiplier

The number that you multiply the dimensions of a shape by to create a scaled copy

Corresponding Parts

The parts (angles or sides) are in the same relative position in 2 different figures

Reciprocal

(mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2

Scale Factor = 0.333...

What is the Scale Factor?

Scale Factor = 0.4

What is the Scale Factor?

Scale Factor = 0.8

What is the Scale Factor?

Scale Factor = 2

What is the Scale Factor?

Scale Factor = 5.25

What is the Scale Factor?

Scale Factor = 9

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