SOLUTION: the sides of an equilateral triangle measure (2x+4) units. What is the perimeter

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Question 507587: the sides of an equilateral triangle measure (2x+4) units. What is the perimeter
Found 2 solutions by oberobic, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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3*(2x + 4) = 6x + 12 = 6(x+2)

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perimeter: P = 3s, where s = side length

P = 3s

P = 3(2x+4)

P = 6x+12

So the perimeter of the equilateral triangle is 6x+12 units