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Figure F is a scale image of figure E as shown. Enter the scale factor applied to figure E to produce figure F.

Figure F is a scale image of figure E as shown. Enter the scale factor applied to-example-1

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Explanation:

that means that there is one scale factor for all sides of the triangles.

so,

2 × f = 14

f = 14/2 = 7

and to control, this has to work also for the other given side :

3 × 7 = 21

correct.

so, the scaling factor to get from E to F is 7.

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