Definition of scale factor

Mathematics

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Elenna [48]3 years ago

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A scale factor is a number which scales, or multiplies, some quantity. In the equation y = Cx, C is the scale factor for x. C is also the coefficient of x, and may be called the constant of proportionality of y to x.

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irga5000 [103]3 years ago

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Answer: In two similar geometric figures, the ratio of their corresponding sides is called the scale factor. To find the scale factor, locate two corresponding sides, one on each figure.

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