Question

Triangle VWX is dilated by a scale factor of 2/3 to form triangle V’W’X’. What is the measure of side WX?

Answer 1

WX = 18

Explanation:

given Δ V'W'X' is
`(2)/(3)` of Δ VWX , then the sides of Δ VWX are
`(3)/(2)` of Δ V'W'X'

WX =
`(3)/(2)` × W'X' =
`(3)/(2)` × 12 = 3 × 6 = 18