Question

Figure A is a scale image of figure B. Figure A maps to figure B with a scale factor of 2 1/2. What is the value of x? PLEASE ANSWER ASAP!!

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = 2$

Step-by-step explanation:

Figure B = 2½ the size of figure A

One side of figure B is given as 5, therefore, 5 = 2½ of x in figure A.

Thus, $5 = 2\frac{1}{2}*x$

Solve for x

$5 = \frac{5}{2}*x$

$5*2 = \frac{5x}{2}*2$

$10 = 5x$

$\frac{10}{5} = \frac{5x}{5}$

$2 = x$

$x = 2$