Q:

Identify the missing side length using a scale factor of 1.5.

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Answer:7.5Step-by-step explanation:You really don't have to. Set up a Proportion.3/4.5 = 5/x            Cross multiply3*x = 4.5 * 5          Combine the right3x = 22.5              Divide by 33x/3 = 22.5/3       Do the divisionx = 7.5=======================However, you could use a scale factor of 1.5The parent shape has a length of 5This is multiplied by 1.5New length = Old length * Scale factor.New length = ????Old length = 5Scale factor = 1.5New length =  1.5 * 5 = 7.5