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OpenStudy (errinss):

how do i find scale factors?

OpenStudy (errinss):

OpenStudy (triciaal):

scale factor is just a ratio

OpenStudy (errinss):

so, how would i make the picture a ratio?

OpenStudy (triciaal):

example what is the length of MN compared to the length of M'N'

OpenStudy (errinss):

im not sure

OpenStudy (errinss):

isnt this triangle an equilateral? it looks like it is

OpenStudy (errinss):

i think i ave the answer, is it 1.5?

OpenStudy (errinss):

have*

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Focus on point N and point N' Divide the x coordinates of the two points (N' over N) -3/(-2) = 3/2 = 1.5 you have the correct scale factor

OpenStudy (errinss):

yay im starting to understand this woohoo

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