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PLEASE HELP?!?!

Sorry for all the questions but PLEASE HELP!!!
What is the scale factor for this dilation? Please show your work

PLEASE HELP?!?! Sorry for all the questions but PLEASE HELP!!! What is the scale factor-example-1

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Answer:

Dilation factor is 2/3

Explanation:

Look at both flat lines (M to S and M' to S') and find their lengths.

M to S = 9 units

M' to S' = 6 units

The triangle has gotten smaller so the dilation factor is a fraction

new/original = 6/9 = .66666666 or 2/3

Dilation factor is 2/3

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