Scale and Similar Figures Flashcards
1
Q
Scale Factor
A
a number that you multiply or divide by to get the original or new amount.
2
Q
How to find the NEW dimensions
A
multiply the scale factor by each of the original (og) dimension
3
Q
How to find the OG dimensions
A
divide the scale factor by each of the new dimensions
4
Q
How to find SCALE Factor
A
Take the new dimensions and divide them by your og dimensions.
5
Q
Similar Figures
A
the same shape but different sizes
6
Q
Scale Model
A
used to draw something that is too large or too small.
6
Q
Scale Model
A
used to draw something that is too large or too small.
