i have math homework and it says i have to find 1 pair of rectangle that are simular and find the scale factor but i cant find the scale factorthe k rectangle is 4 cubes base by 3cubes height and n rectangle is 12 cubes base and 1 cube height but i cant find the scal factor ohh and not big cubes i talken about on a grid of cubes
Not sure where the "cubes" come in. The dimensions of a rectangle are usually measured in linear units, like metre, inches, feet, etc.
In any case, a 4x3 rectangle is NOT similar to a 12x1 rectangle. The sides have to be proportional. The ratio of any pair of corresponding sides is the scale factor.
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To find the scale factor between two similar rectangles, you need to compare the corresponding side lengths of the two rectangles. In this case, you are given the dimensions of the two rectangles in terms of cubes on a grid.
Let's compare the base lengths of the two rectangles:
- The k rectangle has a base length of 4 cubes.
- The n rectangle has a base length of 12 cubes.
To find the scale factor, divide the base length of the n rectangle by the base length of the k rectangle:
Scale Factor = Base length of n rectangle / Base length of k rectangle
Scale Factor = 12 cubes / 4 cubes
Scale Factor = 3
So, the scale factor between these two rectangles is 3.