How do I find the scale factor?
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Answer: y = 7.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Suppose that y varies directly with x
That is, y∝x
Convert y∝x to a full equation by introducing a constant k to the right hand side.
Therefore, y = kx
Given that y = 10 and x = 20
Substitute y and x in the equation above. We have;
10 = k(20)
10 = 20k
20k = 10
k = 10/20
k = 0.5
Since k = 0.5, the equation y = kx becomes y = 0.5x
Now, to find y if x = 15, substitute x in equation y = 0.5x
Therefore, y = 0.5(15)
y = 7.5
We know, opposite sides are parallelogram is parallel, therefore slopes are equal.
Slope of line one :
So, equation of other line passing through (-4,5) and have slope of -0.5 is :
y-5 = -0.5( x-(-4))
y-5 = -0.5x - 2
y + 1/2x = 3
2y + x = 6
Therefore, equation of line containing the (-4, 5) is 2y + x = 6.
Hence, this is the required solution.