To find the scale factor of the dilation between the first trapezoid and the second trapezoid, we can compare the corresponding sides.
Let's compare the side lengths of corresponding sides:
1. Side RS has a length of 2 units in the first trapezoid and 3 units in the second trapezoid.
2. Side ST has a length of 2 units in the first trapezoid and 3 units in the second trapezoid.
3. Side TU has a length of 8 units in the first trapezoid and 12 units in the second trapezoid.
4. Side UR has a length of 0 units in the first trapezoid and 0 units in the second trapezoid.
To find the scale factor, we can choose any pair of corresponding sides. Let’s take side RS.
The length of side RS in the first trapezoid is 2 and in the second trapezoid is 3.
Therefore, the scale factor can be calculated as:
Scale Factor = Length of side RS in second trapezoid / Length of side RS in first trapezoid
Scale Factor = 3 / 2
Scale Factor = 1.5
Therefore, the scale factor of the dilation is 1.5.
the trapezoid rstu is a dilation what is the scale factor of the dilation if the first has points at 0,2 0,4 4,-4 -4,-4 and the second one has points at 0,3 0,6 6,-6 -6,-6
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