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The perimeter of the triangle shown is 48. Find the value of X

The perimeter of the triangle shown is 48. Find the value of X-example-1
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Answer:

To find the perimeter you add up all the sides

2x+x+2x+3=48 (this is your equation)

5x+3=48 (First you combine like terms)

5x=45 (then you subtract 3 from both sides)

x=9 (Last you divide each side from 5)

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