In the diagram below, triangle PQR is enlarged to triangle PST. 5, d, R 6. T 9. (a) Work out the length scale factor. (b) Calculate the length marked d. (c) Find the area scale factor of this enlargement.

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In the diagram below, triangle PQR is enlarged to triangle PST.
5,
d
R
6.
T
9.
(a)
Work out the length scale factor.
(b)
Calculate the length marked d.
(c)
Find the area scale factor of this enlargement.
Transcribed Image Text:In the diagram below, triangle PQR is enlarged to triangle PST. 5, d R 6. T 9. (a) Work out the length scale factor. (b) Calculate the length marked d. (c) Find the area scale factor of this enlargement.
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Triangle PQR and PST are similar and enlarged version.

So, the respective sides are in scalar multiples.

 

 

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