Question

A square has a perimeter of 48 in. Find the perimeter of a triangle with each side 4 inches longer than the side of the square.

Answer 1

48 in.

Explanation:

square

P = 4s

4s = 48 in.

s = 12 in.

triangle

s = 12 in. + 4 in.

s = 16 in.

P = 3s = 3(16 in.)

P = 48 in.