A scale factor is the ratio used to resize an object, typically in geometric transformations like scaling. If the scale factor is 3, it means the object will be enlarged by a factor of three times its original size.
For example, if a shape has a side length of 2 units, applying a scale factor of 3 would make the new side length 6 units.
In summary, a scale factor of 3 increases the dimensions of an object by three times.
