Question

What is the scale factor of the triangle dilated from OPQ to OP’Q’ from center O? Explain and/or show your work

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Answer 1

The scale factor is
`(3)/(8)`

Explanation:

The scale factor is calculated using the formula

`k=(|P'Q'|)/(|PQ|)`

We use the absolute value method to find the corresponding lengths,

Each box is 0.5 units.

`k=(|3.5-2|)/(|6-2|)`

`k=(1.5)/(4)`

`k=(3)/(8)`