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The scale factor from the large triangle to the small triangle is 3:1 What is the length of side x of the smaller triangle?​

The scale factor from the large triangle to the small triangle is 3:1 What is the-example-1

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Answer:

10 i guess

cause

8*3=24

3*10=30

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Explanation:

Since the scale factor of the large to small triangle is 3 : 1, the side lengths of the small triangle are 1/3 of the big triangle side lengths. (such as 8 compared to 24)

Therefore 3x = 30 and x = 10.

User Vighnesh Kulkarni
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