Triangle XYZ was dilated by a scale factor of 2 to create triangle ACB and cos ∠X = 2 and 5 tenths over 5 and 59 hundredths.

Part A: Use complete sentences to explain the special relationship between the trigonometric ratios of triangles XYZ and ABC. You must show all work and calculations to receive full credit. (5 points)

Part B: Explain how to find the measures of segments AC and AB. You must show all work and calculations to receive full credit. (5 points)

Triangles XYZ and ACB; angles Y and C both measure 90 degrees, angles A and X are congruent.

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Triangle XYZ was dilated by a scale factor of 2 to create triangle ACB and cos ∠X = 2 and 5 tenths over 5 and 59 hundredths.

Part A: Use complete sentences to explain the special relationship between the trigonometric ratios of triangles XYZ and ABC. You must show all work and calculations to receive full credit. (5 points)

Part B: Explain how to find the measures of segments AC and AB. You must show all work and calculations to receive full credit. (5 points)

Triangles XYZ and ACB; angles Y and C both measure 90 degrees, angles A and X are congruent.

Tyrion · Answer

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jhonyy9 · Answer

do you know what mean a dilation by a scale factor of 2 ?