Question

9. The perimeter of the triangle shown to the
right is 26 inches. Determine the length of each
side of the triangle.
Equation:
3.x
Solution:
2r+8
X
side #1= x=_
side #2= 3x=_
side #3= 2x+8 =

Answer 1

Side1 = 3 inches
Side2= 9 inches
Side3= 14 inches

Explanation:
It’s given that x= 3
U Can directly substitute 3 into these equations to get the length of each side.

We know that the perimeter of triangle is the sum of all sides: 9+14+3=26

Which confirmed the given perimeter 26
Unless I’m understanding the question wrong, this should be correct.