Question

The perimeter of the triangle is 34 inches. Side a is x, side b is 8 times side a, and side c is 4 more than side a. Label the sides of the triangle with the appropriate units

Answer 1

side a = 3 inches

side b = 24 inches

side c = 7 inches

Explanation:

side a = x

side b = 8x

side c = x+4

Total perimeter = 34 inches

(x) + (8x) + (x+4)=34

10x + 4 = 34

10x = 34 - 4

10x = 30

x = 3

side a = 3 inches

side b = 3×8= 24 inches

side c = 3+4= 7 inches