Respuesta :

the scale factor is 4

Answer:

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The 2 triangles are similar, thus the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

[tex]\frac{x}{8}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{3.5}{14}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )

14x = 28 ( divide both sides by 14 )

x = 2