Question

polygon q is a scaled copy of polygon p.
what scale factor takes polygon p to polygon q?

Explanation:

Step1: Pick matching side pairs

Choose corresponding sides from P and Q:

• Polygon P: 8, 18, 14
• Polygon Q: 4, 9, 7

Step2: Calculate scale factor

Divide Q's side by P's matching side.
$\frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2}$, $\frac{9}{18} = \frac{1}{2}$, $\frac{7}{14} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}$