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the perimeter of a triangle is 34 units. its width is 6.5 units. write an equation to determine the length (l) of the rectangle

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Perimeter = length of the 3 sides of the triangle ie 34units

Since width we are given 6.5 units

We have to find the remaining 2 sides:

Formula of Triangle for Perimeter

P = a + b + c (sum of sides)

simplify: P= a + 2b (its an isosceles)

34 = 6.5 + 2b

34 - 6.5 = 2b

27.5 = 2b

Só b = 13.75 units each length of triangle

Relationship between triangle and rectangle

= rectangle has four right angles, so a triangle has an angle of half since it bisects the edges (ie 45*)

Use Trig Ratios to find L

SOHCAHTOA

we want adjacent ( L)

13.75 sin 45

L = 9.72

Thus your equation is

Equation used to find Triangle × Trig ratios

P = a + 2b
sin 45

Where L is length of rectangle
a is width of triangle

L =(P - a +2b)× sin 45

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