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The rectangle and the triangle have the SAN perimeter. Find the perimeter of each figure.

The rectangle and the triangle have the SAN perimeter. Find the perimeter of each-example-1
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The perimeter of a shape is the sum of the sides. The perimeters of both shapes are equal.
2x+2x-14=x+2+x+9+x-7
Combine like terms
4x-14=3x+4
Subtract 3x from both sides
x-14=4
Add 14 to both sides
x=18
Now substitute x in for each perimeter.
4*18-14=58
The perimeter of the rectangle is equal to 58 units.
3*18+4=58
The perimeter of the triangle is equal to 58 units.
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