a triangle with vertices at a (0,0), b(0,4) and c(6,0) is dilated to yield a triangle with vertices at a"(0,0,) , b(0,10) and c"(15,0). the origin is the center of dilation what is the scale factor of the dilation

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campbell_st · Answer

have you plotted the points...?

anonymous · Answer

no wasnt sure were to start

campbell_st · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

im not sure what im looking at or for

campbell_st · Answer

ok... 

4 x ? = 10    so    ? = 10/4

is that the same as 

6 x ?? = 15   so  ?? = 15/6

do both equations give the same value... 

if they do that's the dilation

anonymous · Answer

oh ok thank you i got it now