A triangle has points: A (2,1); B (3, -3); C (-1, 0). If dilated by a scale factor of 1/2, what is point A prime?
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Answer:
x=7 (if your teacher cares it could + or - 7)
Step-by-step explanation:
Okay, since it's a 90 degree triangle you can use the Pythagorean theorem
( a^2 + b^2 = c^2)
Since it's an isosceles triangle the other side is x because it's the same value.
x^2 + x^2= (7 )^2
Add the left side
2x^2= 7^2 + ^2 roots and square roots cancel each other out
So -> 2x^2= 49 x 2 =98
just solve for x.
x^2 = 98/2
x^2= 49
Square root both sides
x= 7