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The perimeter of the rectangle is 20 inches.The perimeter of the inscribed triangle is 20 inches. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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The perimeter of the rectangle is 20 inches.The perimeter of the inscribed triangle is 20 inches. Find the dimensions of the rectangle. Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Draw the description this way:
Rectangle y high and 2x from left to right. In the middle of either length put a point and draw segment to each 'opposite' corner. This will look like two smaller rectangles of x by y with diagonal d.
(An actual picture would be better....)
You will have these equations according to what is given and the description.
Three equations in three unknowns.
Solve for y and 2x.
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