Question

question
the triangle on the right is a scaled copy of the triangle on the left. identify the scale factor. express your answer as a whole number or fraction in simplest form.
(there is an image of two triangles, the top one with side length 14, the bottom one with side length 7)

Explanation:

Step1: Define scale factor formula

Scale factor = $\frac{\text{Scaled side length}}{\text{Original side length}}$

Step2: Substitute given values

Scaled side = 7, Original side = 14
Expression: $\frac{7}{14}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

Reduce to simplest form.
Expression: $\frac{7\div7}{14\div7} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}$