To translate each problem into an equation. Draw a sketch for the given shape to get help from to get the value of x .
Answer to Problem 17P
Required equation:
The value of
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The length of sides of
And the perimeter of triangle = 30.
Calculation: let sketch the triangle
The perimeter of triangle = side1 +side2 +side3.
Therefore, the perimeter of given triangle is
Now combine like terms
Subtracting 8 both sides
Dividing by 2 on both sides
Therefore, the value of
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