Question

Two similar figures are similar based on the transformation (x,y) (12x, 3a(squared)y) what is/ are the value(s) of a?

Answer 1

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Answer:

a = ±2

Explanation:

For similar figures, the same scale factor applies to both x and y.

12 = 3a²

4 = a²

a = ±√4 = ±2