Question

Please find the perimeter of both shapes if x = 4.5

Answer 1

Rectangle: 27

Triangle: 39

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of a rectangle use the expression P = 2(l + w)

Before substituting 4.5 for x simplify the equation

2((-3 + x) + 1/2(4x + 6)) = P

First simplify in the parenthesis

2(-3 + x + 2x + 3) = P

Now combine like terms, then multiply 2 and 3x

2(3x) = P

P = 6x

Lastly substitute 4.5 for x to find the perimeter

P = 6(4.5)

P = 27

Now do the same thing that we did with the rectangle but with a triangle

P = a + b + c

(3x - 4) + (3x - 4) + 2/3(6x + 3) = P

10x - 6 = P

10(4.5) - 6 = P

P = 39