Question

line segment xy is dilated to create line segment xy using point t as the center of dilation. what is yt? 3 units 6 units 12 units 15 units

Explanation:

Step1: Find the scale factor

The scale factor $k=\frac{X'T}{XT}=\frac{6}{2} = 3$.

Step2: Calculate YT

Since $Y'T = 9$, and $YT=k\times Y'T$, then $YT = 3\times9\div 3=12$.

Answer:

12 units