The two kites shown below are similar. 12 8. x + 9 a. Find the value of a Hìnt: Set up a proportion using corresponding sides. Don't forget to distribute! b. What is the scale factor from the smaller kite (on the left) to the larger kite? Hint: What do you multiply by to get from 8 to 12? When entering your answers, type the number only! If needed, your answer can be either a decimal or a fraction.
The two kites shown below are similar. 12 8. x + 9 a. Find the value of a Hìnt: Set up a proportion using corresponding sides. Don't forget to distribute! b. What is the scale factor from the smaller kite (on the left) to the larger kite? Hint: What do you multiply by to get from 8 to 12? When entering your answers, type the number only! If needed, your answer can be either a decimal or a fraction.
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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