How would you solve for this problem. The line is parallel to the line y=1/2x +5 and passes through (2,-5).
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First, find the distance AB by the formula:
If A(0,-7) and B(8,8), then
Dilating polygon ABCD by a scale factor of 2 with the center of dilation at the origin to create polygon A′B′C′D′, you increase the distance AB twice, A'B'=2AB. Thus, A'B'=2·17=34 units.
Answer: AB=17 units, A'B'=34 units.