Question

Figure FCDE has been dilated to create to create F’C’D’E’. What is the dilation scale factor?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

This question requires an attachment. Since there is none, I'll give a general explanation and proceed to answer the question with the attached figure.

To calculate the scale factor.

First, take the measurement of any of the original length. i.e. F, C, D or E

Next, take the measurement of any of the dilated length. i.e. F', C', D' or E'

Then, divide the dilated length by the original length.

i.e.

`Scale\ Factor = (F')/(F) = (C')/(C')=(D')/(D)=(E')/(E)`

To further explain; take the attachment as a point of reference.

We have that:

`FC = 3\ units`

`F'C' = 9\ units`

`Scale\ Factor = (F'C')/(FC)`

`Scale\ Factor = (9)/(3)`

`Scale\ Factor = 3`