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Issof claims that the scale factor is 1/2. Which statement about his claim is correct

Issof claims that the scale factor is 1/2. Which statement about his claim is correct-example-1
Issof claims that the scale factor is 1/2. Which statement about his claim is correct-example-1
Issof claims that the scale factor is 1/2. Which statement about his claim is correct-example-2

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Answer:

He is incorrect because the scale factor is 1/3.

Explanation:

we know that

If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of its corresponding sides is proportional and this ratio is called the scale factor

In this problem

Triangles CA'B' and CAB are similar

The pre-image is the triangle CAB

The image is the triangle CA'B'

therefore

The scale factor is equal to

CB'/CB

we have

CB'=2 units

CB=2+4=6 units

substitute

CB'/CB=2/6=1/3

therefore

He is incorrect because the scale factor is 1/3.

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