143k views
0 votes
The measures of two sides of a triangle are given. If P is the perimeter, find the measure of the third side.​

The measures of two sides of a triangle are given. If P is the perimeter, find the-example-1
User MeetMrMet
by
6.5k points

1 Answer

4 votes

c = 2x + 3. The third side of the triangle is 2x + 3.

The key to solve this problem is using the perimeter of a triangle equation which is P = a + b + c, where a, b, and c are the sides of the triangle.

We know that the perimeter P = 3x² + 7x, let's suppose a = 6x - 7, b = 3x² - x + 4, and c is the unknow.

Clearing c from the equation:

c = P - (a + b)

c = 3x² + 7x - (6x - 7 + 3x² - x + 4)

c = 3x² + 7x - 6x + 7 - 3x² +x - 4

Grouping the equal terms:

c = 3x² - 3x² + 7x + x - 6x + 7 - 4

c = 0 + 8x - 6x + 3

c = 2x + 3

User Poundifdef
by
6.1k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.