Question

polygon l is a scaled copy of polygon j. what scale factor takes polygon j to polygon l?

Explanation:

Step1: Select corresponding sides

We can choose the vertical - side of length 7 in polygon J and 5.6 in polygon L.

Step2: Calculate scale factor

The scale factor \(k\) is found by dividing the length of the corresponding side in the scaled - copy (polygon L) by the length of the corresponding side in the original polygon (polygon J). So \(k=\frac{5.6}{7}\).

Step3: Simplify the ratio

\(\frac{5.6}{7}=\frac{56}{70}=\frac{4}{5} = 0.8\)

Answer:

0.8