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If the shapes are scaled copies, select a reasonable scale factor that could be applied to shape 2 to create shape 1?

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Final answer:

The scale factor is 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

The scale factor can be determined by comparing the dimensions of the shapes. In this case, shape 2 needs to be scaled up to create shape 1. If the dimensions of shape 2 are half of shape 1, then the scale factor is 2. For example, if shape 2 has a side length of 4 inches, then shape 1 would have a side length of 8 inches.

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Answer: 1.8

Step-by-step explanation:

First option is wrong because using a scale factor of 1 would result in the same shape.

Second option is wrong because using a scale factor less than 1 would result in shape 2 becoming smaller.

Third option is most likely as shape 1 looks almost double the size of shape 2.

Fourth option is unlikely because shape 2 would have to expand more than 4/3 to be as large as shape 1.

Fifth option is wrong because the scale factor cannot be less than 1.

If the shapes are scaled copies, select a reasonable scale factor that could be applied-example-1
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