SOLUTION: The preimeter of the triangle shown in the accompany figure is 12 meters. Determine the values of x, x+1, and x +2 by solving the equation.
x+(x+1)+(x+2)=12
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: The preimeter of the triangle shown in the accompany figure is 12 meters. Determine the values of x, x+1, and x +2 by solving the equation.
x+(x+1)+(x+2)=12
This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra,
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.
Remove the parenthesis
Combine like terms on the left side.
Subtract from both sides.
Combine like terms on the right side.
Divide both sides by to isolate .
Reduce.
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Answer:
So the answer is which means that the following sides are:
x: 3 units
x+1: 4 units (just add 1 to 3)
x+2: 5 units (just add 2 to 3)
Take note that 3+4+5=7+5=12 so this confirms our answer.
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