9.6.40 D'F=8 in FG'= DF= 4 in A dilation maps ADFG onto AD'F'G'. Find the missing values. FG=9 in in DG = 8 in D'G'= in DF = 4-in D'F =8 in FG 9 in F'G'= in DG = 8 in D'G" in (Simplify your answers.)

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### Dilation and Similarity in Triangles

**Exercise 9.6.40**

A dilation maps ΔDFG onto ΔD'F'G'. Find the missing values.

Given data:
- \(DE' = 4 \, \text{in}\)
- \(DF' = 8 \, \text{in}\)
- \(FG = 9 \, \text{in}\)
- \(FG' = \_\_ \, \text{in}\)
- \(DG = 8 \, \text{in}\)
- \(DG' = \_\_ \, \text{in}\)

**Instructions:**
Simplify your answers.

**Procedure:**
To find the missing lengths \(FG'\) and \(DG'\), identify the scale factor of the dilation. Compare the given side lengths of the original triangle and the dilated triangle.

1. Calculate the scale factor \(k\) using the known side lengths:
\[
k = \frac{DF'}{DF} = \frac{8}{4}
\]
Thus, the scale factor \(k = 2\).

2. Use the scale factor to find the missing lengths:
\[
FG' = FG \times k = 9 \times 2 = 18 \, \text{in}
\]
\[
DG' = DG \times k = 8 \times 2 = 16 \, \text{in}
\]

So, the final values are:
- FG' = 18 in
- DG' = 16 in

**Note:**
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#### Enter your answer in the edit fields and then click Check Answer.

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This explanation includes the step-by-step methodology on how to find the required side lengths using dilation and similarity principles in triangles. Remember to enter your calculated answers for \(FG'\) and \(DG'\) in the provided fields before submitting.
Transcribed Image Text:### Dilation and Similarity in Triangles **Exercise 9.6.40** A dilation maps ΔDFG onto ΔD'F'G'. Find the missing values. Given data: - \(DE' = 4 \, \text{in}\) - \(DF' = 8 \, \text{in}\) - \(FG = 9 \, \text{in}\) - \(FG' = \_\_ \, \text{in}\) - \(DG = 8 \, \text{in}\) - \(DG' = \_\_ \, \text{in}\) **Instructions:** Simplify your answers. **Procedure:** To find the missing lengths \(FG'\) and \(DG'\), identify the scale factor of the dilation. Compare the given side lengths of the original triangle and the dilated triangle. 1. Calculate the scale factor \(k\) using the known side lengths: \[ k = \frac{DF'}{DF} = \frac{8}{4} \] Thus, the scale factor \(k = 2\). 2. Use the scale factor to find the missing lengths: \[ FG' = FG \times k = 9 \times 2 = 18 \, \text{in} \] \[ DG' = DG \times k = 8 \times 2 = 16 \, \text{in} \] So, the final values are: - FG' = 18 in - DG' = 16 in **Note:** You would typically enter these results in the corresponding fields on the educational platform and then click "Check Answer" to verify. #### Enter your answer in the edit fields and then click Check Answer. --- This explanation includes the step-by-step methodology on how to find the required side lengths using dilation and similarity principles in triangles. Remember to enter your calculated answers for \(FG'\) and \(DG'\) in the provided fields before submitting.
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