SOLUTION: Using the appropriate formula,find the perimeter,in terms of x,of an equilateral triangle that has 2x on the left side.

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Question 262759: Using the appropriate formula,find the perimeter,in terms of x,of an equilateral triangle that has 2x on the left side.
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Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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The perimeter of any triangle can be expressed as
P+=+a+%2B+b+%2B+c
In our case, we get
P+=+2x%2B+2x+%2B+2x
which is
P+=+6x

Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hello,
We could set this up a couple ways. Since each side is equal it would look like:
Perimeter=2x+2x+2x Or:
P=3(2x) rewritten as P=6x
RJ
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