A triangle has side lengths of 4 inches, 5 inches, y + 1 inches. Another triangle has side lengths of 2 inches, x inches, 3 inch

Question

4 years ago

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These two figures are the image and pre–image of a dilation.

2 answers:

garik1379 [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-17T18:28:37+03:00

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Answer:

X= 2.5

Y= 5

Step-by-step explanation:

son4ous [18] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-17T16:31:55+03:00

son4ous [18]4 years ago

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Answer:

x = 2.5.

y = 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

As they are image and pre-image of a dilation they are similar triangles, so the corresponding sides are in the same ratio.

4/2 = 5/x

2 = 5/x

2x = 5

x = 2.5.

Also:

4/2 = (y + 1)/ 3

2 = (y + 1) / 3

y + 1 = 6

y = 5.