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Find the scale factor, x, and y.

Find the scale factor, x, and y.-example-1

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Answer:

  • scale factor: 2/3
  • x: 6
  • y: 4.67

Explanation:

The ratios of corresponding sides are the same:

4/6 = x/9 = y/7

The scale factor is this ratio: 4/6 = 2/3.

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Multiplying by 9, we can find x:

2/3 = x/9

9(2/3) = x = 6

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Multiplying by 7, we can find y:

2/3 = y/7

7(2/3) = y = 4 2/3

y ≈ 4.67

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