To find the scale factor, we can divide the side length of the new square (20 units) by the side length of the original square (8 units).
Scale factor = new side length / original side length
Scale factor = 20 units / 8 units
Scale factor = 2.5
Therefore, the scale factor to dilate the square is 2.5 (in decimal form).
If you would like to dilate a square, with a side length of eight units to create a square with a side length of 20 units what scale factor should you use? Write your answer in decimal form
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