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Are these figures are similar? If so, what is the scale factor?

Are these figures are similar? If so, what is the scale factor?-example-1
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Answer:

Yes, the scale factor is 0.6 repeating, or 0.7.

Explanation:

You find the scale factor by dividing the smaller sides by the corresponding larger ones.

12/18 = 0.6 repeating

14/21 = 0.6 repeating

16/24 = 0.6 repeating

These triangles could be similar by SSS or SAS or ASA I think since congruent angles are shown in both triangles as well.

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