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OpenStudy (spicytaco1):

What is the scale factor for the set of similar figures?

OpenStudy (spicytaco1):

Directrix (directrix):

The scale factor is the ratio of two corresponding sides.

Directrix (directrix):

What are the two given lengths?

OpenStudy (spicytaco1):

16 and 12

Directrix (directrix):

Yes

Directrix (directrix):

The arrow means to form the ratio from left to right. 16/12 Are you supposed to reduce that?

OpenStudy (spicytaco1):

yes

Directrix (directrix):

What is a common factor of 16 and 12?

OpenStudy (spicytaco1):

1 2 4

Directrix (directrix):

The largest common factor is 4. 16/12 = 4/3

OpenStudy (spicytaco1):

Thanks

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