Question

the figure on the right is a scaled copy of the figure on the left. answer attempt 1 out of 2 which side in the figure on the right corresponds to segment mn? st what is the scale factor?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify corresponding sides

Let's assume we can measure the lengths of corresponding sides. For example, if the length of side $MN$ in the larger figure and its corresponding side $ST$ in the smaller figure are measured.

Step2: Calculate scale - factor formula

The scale factor $k$ from the larger figure to the smaller figure is given by $k=\frac{\text{length of side in smaller figure}}{\text{length of corresponding side in larger figure}}$. If we find that the length of $MN$ is say 6 units and the length of $ST$ is 3 units, then $k = \frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}$. Since the right - hand figure is a scaled copy (smaller) of the left - hand figure, the scale factor is $\frac{1}{2}$.

Answer:

1/2