Question

12. Is it possible for polygon ABCDE to be dilated to figure VWXYZ? Explain your
reasoning
B
D
10
6
5
3
4
4
8
х
8
10
E
A
12
5

Answer 1

Answer:

First one ....not possible

All the sides of the smaller figure would have to be 1/2 the length of the corresponding sides of the larger figure

But note that AE / VZ = 10 /12 = 5 /6

So.....we cannot dilate the first figure to get the second

Explanation:

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