Question

The smaller triange was dilated to form the larger triangle. What is the value of x?

9
10
1
14
15

Answer 1

x = 14

Explanation:

As we can see that the bottom side is equivalent to 3 of the smallest triangle and the side of the larger triangle is equivalent to the 9

This represents that it is dilated by 3 factor

So

= 3 × 3

= 9

Now the other side i.e. 5 of the smallest triangle also need to be dilated by a 3 factor

So the new side is 15

Also the largest triangle is x + 1

So,

15 = x + 1

x = 14