Math Problem Statement

What is the scale factor from Figure A to Figure B?

Solution

The two triangles in the image are similar (i.e., their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are proportional). To find the scale factor from Figure AA to Figure BB, we compare the lengths of corresponding sides.

From the image:

  • The corresponding sides of Figure AA and Figure BB are 1515 and 55 respectively.

The scale factor can be calculated as: Scale factor=Side length of Figure ASide length of Figure B=155=3\text{Scale factor} = \frac{\text{Side length of Figure A}}{\text{Side length of Figure B}} = \frac{15}{5} = 3

Thus, the scale factor from Figure AA to Figure BB is 3.

Do you want more details or have any questions? Here are five related questions you might explore:

  1. What would the scale factor be if the transformation was from Figure BB to Figure AA?
  2. How do you verify that two triangles are similar?
  3. What effect does scaling have on the area of a figure?
  4. Can you find the ratio of the perimeters of Figure AA and Figure BB?
  5. How does the concept of scale factor apply in real-world applications like maps or models?

Tip: When two shapes are similar, their corresponding angles are congruent, and the ratios of their corresponding sides are equal!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Similar Triangles
Proportions

Formulas

Scale Factor = Side length of Figure A / Side length of Figure B

Theorems

Similarity Theorem
Proportionality of Sides in Similar Figures

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8