What scale factor was used to create triangle AA'B'C from AABC? Explain your reasoning.

Snookian asked Jun 24, 2023

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Snookian asked Jun 24, 2023

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Similarity ratio (also called scale factor) is the ratio of the lengths of the sides in two similar polygons. In this case:

$\begin{gathered} SF=\frac{10\text{ units}}{5\text{ units}} \\ SF=\text{ 2} \end{gathered}$

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