Question

Figure A is a scale image of figure B.Figure A maps to figure B with a scale factor of 0.75.

What is the value of x?
figure A is 10

Answer 1

x = 7.5

Explanation:

Step 1: Create a fraction with the known sides

`(x)/(10)`

Step 2: Set the fraction equal to the scale factor

`(x)/(10)= (0.75)/(1)`

Cross multiple to solve for x

`x=7.5`

Therefore x is equal to 7.5