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Changing Scale Factor

Adjust the scale factor of similar figures to draw conclusions about the effects of scaling on corresponding sides and angles.

Task 1

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Task 2

What is the effect on the scale factor of changing the side lengths with the point on the triangle?

Task 3

What is the effect on the scale factor of changing the size of a triangle with the point on the slider?