Problem 144 of 7
Correct the dimensional-scaling error: A student scales a figure by a factor of 3 and says its area is multiplied by 3^3.
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catch using k instead of k^2 or k^3, or mixing units.
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Correction must address k versus k squared/k cubed or mixed units.
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1. Identify whether the measure is length, area, or volume.
2. Choose k, k squared, or k cubed accordingly.
3. State the corrected scaling relationship.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Only saying the student is wrong.