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How do i solve this?
I dont understand what the big number is to the small number

How do i solve this? I dont understand what the big number is to the small number-example-1
User AtomRiot
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The red figure is smaller so it is a reduction.

To find the scale factor divide the length of the smaller shape by the length of the larger shape:

9/15 this can be reduced to 3/5

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