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The expression (2x + 6) + x represents the perimeter of an isosceles triangle. If x represents the length of one side of the triangle, explain how you can use Distributive Property to find the length of each of the two equivalent sides?

User Jous
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Answer:

x+3

Explanation:

x= one side of the triangle

(2x+6)=two sides of the isosceles triangle

Factor (2x+6) which is 2(x+3)

So, the length of each side is x+3.

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