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a square and a equilateral triangle have the same perimeter the perimeter of the triangles is 12(z-2)cm.the perimeter of the square is 4x cm find the perimeter of each figure by writing and solving an equation for the variable of x. what is the value of x​

User Staylorx
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As both perimeters are equal equate them

  • 12(x-2)=4x
  • 12x-24=4x
  • 8x=24
  • x=3
User Gkiokan
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Answer:

  • x = 3

Explanation:

The perimeters are equal:

  • 12(x - 2) = 4x

Solve for x:

  • 12x - 24 = 4x
  • 12x - 4x = 24
  • 8x = 24
  • x = 3

User Troy Howard
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