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If point O represents the origin, PQ = 12 units, and P'Q' = 3 units, find the scale factor. (Note: point O represents the origin, what is the scale factor to dilate a shape on the other side of the origin?)

If point O represents the origin, PQ = 12 units, and P'Q' = 3 units, find the scale-example-1
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1/4
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Answer:

1/4

Explanation:

To transform PQR into P'Q'R, dilate the preimage by 1/4, or shrink it by a scale factor of 4 because 3/12 = 1/4

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