SOLUTION: 4.The length of each side of an equilateral triangle is (x + 5) centimetres. a. Write an expression in terms of x for the perimeter of the equilateral triangle. Give this in

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Question 1002303: 4.The length of each side of an equilateral triangle is (x + 5) centimetres.

a. Write an expression in terms of x for the perimeter of the equilateral triangle. Give this in its simplest form.

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perimeter = side + side + side = (x+5)+(x+5)+(x+5) = (3x + 15) cm