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the right triangle on the right is a scaled copy of the right triangle on the left. identify the scale factor. express your answer as a fraction in simplest form.
(there are two right triangles, the lower one has legs labeled 16, the upper one has legs labeled 9)
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Explanation:

Step1: Find corresponding sides

The left triangle has legs 16, the right has legs 9. Scale factor = small/large side.

Step2: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{9}{16}$ is already in simplest form.

Answer:

$\frac{9}{16}$