Unit 2: Geometric Figures Flashcards
1
Q
a fixed point from which a figure is dilated
A
center of dilation
2
Q
a transformation that makes a scale copy of a figure
A
dilation
3
Q
having the same size and shape
A
congruent
4
Q
a part of a line that has one end point and goes on forever in one direciton
A
ray
5
Q
the factor you multiply all the side lengths in a figure by the make a scale copy
A
scale factor
6
Q
to make bigger
A
enlarge
7
Q
to make smaller
A
reduce
8
Q
an equation or sentence that is either written or spoken (ex. Triangle A is similar to Triangle B.)
A
statement
