Scale Drawings and Proportional Geometry

A scale drawing represents an actual object at a different size while keeping the same shape. Every corresponding length changes by the same scale fac

A scale factor is the number used to multiply every corresponding length when an object or drawing is enlarged or reduced.

A scale drawing represents a real object or space at a smaller or larger size. The given scale connects each drawing length to its corresponding actua

A scale can be used to convert an actual measurement into a length on a drawing. A proportion keeps the drawing and actual measurements in the same ra

Two scale drawings of the same object can have different sizes because each drawing may use a different scale. Their actual measurements must be found

Scaled figures have the same shape, and their corresponding measurements form equal ratios. These ratios can be used to find an unknown distance.

Scale drawings can be used to find actual areas. Lengths change by the scale factor, while areas change by the square of the scale factor.

Scale drawings represent actual objects using proportional measurements. When the scale changes, the dimensions in the drawing must also change so tha