Step 1. Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
GCF = 3m^2
Step 2. Factor out the GCF <span>(Write the GCF first. Then, in parentheses, divide each term by the GCF.)
3m^2(15m^2/3m^2 + -12m^3/3m^2)
Step 3. Simplify each term in parentheses
3m^2(5 - 4m)</span>
Since triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF then the ratio of the corresponding sides is constant.
The ratio of the corresponding lengths is referred to as the linear scale factor.
Considering the heights of the two triangles;
L.S.F = 14/6
= 7/3
The ratio in area (A.S.F) is given by (L.S.F)²
Therefore, A.S.F = (7/3)² = 49/9
Thus te ratio of the area of triangle ABC to DEF is 49:9
Make it a mixed number 1 1/4
