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A dilation has been performed on a segment. The pre-image length is
12
and the image length is
6
. What was the scale factor of the dilation?

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Answer:

Explanation:

1. You first find the ratio of the scale factor to the pre-image length.

6:12

2. You convert it into your fraction, and that is your scale factor.

6/12=1/2

So, your scale factor is 1/2.

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