SOLUTION: find the value of x for the given triangle, rectangle or square with the given perimeter P P=12 units right side triange is x left side triangle is 5 bottom of triangle is (

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Question 223249: find the value of x for the given triangle, rectangle or square with the given perimeter P
P=12 units right side triange is x left side triangle is 5 bottom of triangle is (x-1)
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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5+2x-1=12
2x+4=12
2x=8
x=4 side
x-1=3 bottom