How does a scale factor change the size of a figure?
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The scale factor can change how big or small a figure is, though it will still be similar. For example, a triangle with two sides measuring 3 & 3 (isosceles) are scaled in a factor of 6 (becoming larger).
3 x 6 = 18
The new triangle will have the sides measuring 18. Even though the triangles are not congruent, they are similar.
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3 x 6 = 18
The new triangle will have the sides measuring 18. Even though the triangles are not congruent, they are similar.
hope this helps
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Answer:
m = 4.25, or 17/4.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the proportion:
Cross multiply:
8(m - 3) = 5 · 2
Distribute the 8:
8m - 8(3) = 10
8m - 24 = 10
Add 24 to both sides:
8m = 34
Divide both sides by 8:
8m/8 = 34/8
m = 4.25, or 17/4.