If TP=16 units and T’ P’ = 12 units, what is the scale factor of the dilation? I put -4 on my first attempt and it was wrong.

Chrjs asked Jan 7, 2023

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If TP=16 units and T’ P’ = 12 units, what is the scale factor of the dilation?

I put -4 on my first attempt and it was wrong.

Chrjs asked Jan 7, 2023

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Answer:

3/4

Explanation:

It says factor thithink multiplication.

So the question can translate to what number can I multiply 16 by to get 12.

16×k=12

Thus k=12/16 =3/4.

Vini answered Jan 12, 2023

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