Answer:
x = 7
The length of the side is 18
Step-by-step explanation:
40 / 16 = 2.5
meaning the shape is dilated by 2.5
45 / (2x + 4) = 2.5
→ multiply both side by the denominator
45 / (2x + 4) * (2x + 4) = 2.5 * (2x + 4)
→ simplify
45 = 2.5 * (2x + 4)
→ divided both side by 2.5
45 / 2.5 = 2.5 * (2x + 4) / 2.5
18 = 2x + 4
→ subtract 4 from both sides (want x alone)
18 - 4 = 2x + 4 - 4
14 = 2x
→ divid both side by 2
14 / 2 = 2x / 2
7 = x
Plug in x:
2x + 4 = 2(7) + 4
14 + 4 = 18
