Register
the measures of the 3 sides of of a triangle can be represented by the algebraic expressions x,3x-1, and 4x+2. the perimeter of the triangle is 81 inches. what are the lengths of the sides of the triangle?
81.0k views
5 votes
the measures of the 3 sides of of a triangle can be represented by the algebraic expressions x,3x-1, and 4x+2. the perimeter of the triangle is 81 inches. what are the lengths of the sides of the triangle?

User Heilala
by
8.7k points

1 Answer

4 votes
The perimeter of triangle is the sum of the three sides of the triangle.
x + 3x - 1 + 4x + 2 = 81
8x + 1 = 81
8x = 80
x = 10


The length of the sides of the triangle are 10 inches, 3(10) - 1 = 29 inches, 4(10) + 2 = 42 inches.
User Negi Yogi
by
8.1k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

How do you can you solve this problem 37 + y = 87; y =
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
i have a field 60m long and 110 wide going to be paved i ordered 660000000cm cubed of cement  how thick must the cement be to cover field
Write words to match the expression. 24- ( 6+3)
Link Copied!