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trapezoid e is a scaled copy of trapezoid d. what scale factor takes trapezoid d to trapezoid e?

Explanation:

Step1: Find the ratio of corresponding sides

Take the side of length \(15\) in trapezoid \(D\) and the side of length \(18\) in trapezoid \(E\). The ratio is \(\frac{18}{15}\).

Step2: Simplify the ratio

Simplify \(\frac{18}{15}\). Divide numerator and denominator by \(3\), we get \(\frac{18\div3}{15\div3}=\frac{6}{5}\).

Answer:

\(\frac{6}{5}\)