SOLUTION: Find the perimeter of the triangle shown in the figure. Side 1: 4 Side 2: {{{sqrt5 + sqrt3}}} Bottom: {{{sqrt5 - sqrt3}}} I am having trouble finding the perimeter of this p

Question 73475: Find the perimeter of the triangle shown in the figure.
Side 1: 4 Side 2: Bottom:
I am having trouble finding the perimeter of this problem and need some assistance. Thanks.
Answer by Cintchr(481) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Side 1:
Side 2:
Side 3:
To find the perimiter, we add the sides

When we combine the like terms the sqrt3 cancels since one is + and one is -

And the sqrt5 adds to one another

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