Final answer:
The scale factor of the polygons wlj ~ qbv can be found by comparing the corresponding sides of the polygons. The value of x can be determined by comparing the given quantities and using the equation provided. The value of x is found to be 1.3 m.
Step-by-step explanation:
The scale factor of the polygons wlj ~ qbv can be found by comparing the corresponding sides of the polygons. Let's denote the scale factor as 'k'.
To find the value of x, we need to compare the corresponding sides of the two polygons. Let's consider sides w and q. We have:
wl / qb = k
Substituting the given quantities:
-(dx)w + 0.48dw / -(dx)q + 0.48dq = k
Simplifying further, we have:
-(dx)w + 0.48dw = k * (-(dx)q + 0.48dq)
From Equation 12.13, we obtain the value of x as x = 0.52d = 1.3 m.