A mathematical fable
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When two triangles are similar, the reduced ratio of any two corresponding sides is called the scale factor of the similar triangles. What does that mean? Perhaps the story of this king's decision to partition his land will clarify a few things about scaling and similarity.
Explain scaling and similarity.
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