Question

answer the question correctly to continue: a triangle is dilated. the original triangle has sides 5, 12, 13 and the dilation has sides 10, y, 26. what is the value of y?

Explanation:

Step1: Find the scale factor

The scale factor is the ratio of corresponding sides. $\frac{10}{5} = 2$ or $\frac{26}{13}=2$.

Step2: Calculate the value of \(y\)

Multiply the original side length \(12\) by the scale factor \(2\). $y = 12\times2$

Answer:

\(24\)