Answer:
[tex]x= 3.5[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]k =1:4[/tex] --- scale factor
See attachment for squares
Required
Find x
The corresponding side of length x on the bigger square is 14.
So, we have:
[tex]k = x : 14[/tex]
Equate both values of k
[tex]x : 14 = 1 : 4[/tex]
Express as fractions
[tex]\frac{x }{ 14 }= \frac{1 }{ 4}[/tex]
Solve for x
[tex]x= \frac{1 }{ 4} * 14[/tex]
[tex]x= \frac{14}{4}[/tex]
[tex]x= 3.5[/tex]
