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The scale factor of the dilation is _ (Simplify your answer.)

The scale factor of the dilation is _ (Simplify your answer.)-example-1
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Answer:

The scale factor of the dilation is 2 to 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Both shapes are squares

The bigger square (dilated) has side length of 6 units

The smaller square has side length of 3 units

The scale factor of the dilation is 6/3 = 2

2 to 1 units

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