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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Could someone please show me how to work this problem?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

well look at any two similar measurements in both triangles what are their ratio: 6:3 or simplified to .....? Think 6/3 simplified

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2:1? @TAKEBACKMATH

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes cool

Directrix (directrix):

@Ashley10116 If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their areas is equal to the square of the ration of their scale factor. From large triangle to smaller, the scale factor is 4/2 = 2/1. (2/1)^2 give 4/1 as the ratio of the area of the larger triangle to the smaller.

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