Question

polygon q is a scaled copy of polygon p.
polygon p has sides 8, 18, 14. polygon q has sides 4, 9, 7.
what scale factor takes polygon p to polygon q?

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Explanation:

Step1: Find corresponding sides

Polygon P has side 8, polygon Q has corresponding side 4.

Step2: Calculate scale factor

Scale factor = $\frac{\text{Q's side}}{\text{P's side}} = \frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}$