The figure is dilated about x using a scale factor of 3/2 what is the length in inches of the short side after the dilation ? a . 12 b . 16 c . 27 d. 36

Analyze the solution below. 7 3 x = −2 7 3 x(3 7 ) = −2(3 7 ) x = − 6 7 what property was used to solve the equation? property of opposites division property of equality addition property of equality multiplication property of equality