SOLUTION: a square and an equilateral triangle have the same perimeter.the sum of one side of square and one side of the triangle is 21cm. find the length of one side

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Question 918132: a square and an equilateral triangle have the same perimeter.the sum of one side of square and one side of the triangle is 21cm. find the length of one side
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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4s = 3t and t = 21-s
4s = 3(21-s)
7s = 3(21)
s = 9, side of square and t = 12 21-9
And..checking
P = 36 = 36