Question
Which scale factor represents a reduction?
Responses
2
2
−3
negative 3
32
3 2
23
Responses
2
2
−3
negative 3
32
3 2
23
Answers
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A scale factor that represents a reduction is one that is less than 1. In the responses provided, the only scale factor that indicates a reduction is:
**−3 (negative 3)**
However, this represents a flipping and scaling rather than a reduction in size alone. The correct answer indicating a reduction typically means a number less than 1 (e.g., 1/2 or 0.5), but since none of those are another option here, it's somewhat ambiguous without context.
If the intention is strictly looking for a negative scale factor and understanding the concept of flipping, then it could be interpreted as a valid response in certain contexts.
For clarity:
- **A positive scaling factor less than 1** (e.g., 0.5) indicates a reduction.
- **A negative factor** can affect orientation but may not represent a standard reduction in size on its own.
If you meant to look for strict reduction in size rather than orientation/negative scaling, none of the options provided correctly demonstrate that (as all numbers are either positive or on the negative axis without being fractional less than 1).
**−3 (negative 3)**
However, this represents a flipping and scaling rather than a reduction in size alone. The correct answer indicating a reduction typically means a number less than 1 (e.g., 1/2 or 0.5), but since none of those are another option here, it's somewhat ambiguous without context.
If the intention is strictly looking for a negative scale factor and understanding the concept of flipping, then it could be interpreted as a valid response in certain contexts.
For clarity:
- **A positive scaling factor less than 1** (e.g., 0.5) indicates a reduction.
- **A negative factor** can affect orientation but may not represent a standard reduction in size on its own.
If you meant to look for strict reduction in size rather than orientation/negative scaling, none of the options provided correctly demonstrate that (as all numbers are either positive or on the negative axis without being fractional less than 1).