Question

The two triangles shown have the same perimeters. What is the perimeter of each triangle

Answer 1

28 units

Explanation:

Since the perimeter of both triangles is same,

the sum of all sides of first triangle = sum of all sides of second triangle

or, 6x + 3 + 2x + 4x = 5x + 5x + 3x + 2

or, 12x + 4 = 13x + 2

or, 4-2 = 13x - 12x

or, 2 = x

Now,

Putting the value of x in the perimeter of first triangle,

12x + 4= 12* 2+ 4

= 28 units