Question

The perimeter of a scalene triangle is 14.5 cm. The longest side is twice that of the shortest side. Which equation can be used to find the side lengths if the longest side measures 6.2 cm? A scalene triangle where all sides are of different lengths. The base of the triangle is labeled 2a, is twice that of the shortest side labeled a. The other side is labeled b.

Answer 1

B.)

Explanation:

Answer 2

9.3 + b = 14.5

Explanation:

We are learning about perimeter.

Look for the formula of the perimeter,

P = a + b + c

The question states "The longest side is twice that of the shortest side."

A is the longest side while b is the shortest side.

The shortest side equation would be found below :

6.2 = 2c

c = 3.1

Making a completion of the longest side :

14.5 = 6.2 + 3.1 + b

14.5 + 9.3 + b