SOLUTION: Find the perimeter of the triangle shown in the figure. Side 1: 4 Side 2: {{{sqrt5 + sqrt3}}} Bottom: {{{sqrt5 - sqrt3}}} I am having trouble finding the perimeter of this p

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Question 73475: Find the perimeter of the triangle shown in the figure.
Side 1: 4 Side 2: sqrt5+%2B+sqrt3 Bottom: sqrt5+-+sqrt3
I am having trouble finding the perimeter of this problem and need some assistance. Thanks.
Answer by Cintchr(481) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Side 1: +4+
Side 2: sqrt%285%29+%2B+sqrt%283%29
Side 3: sqrt%285%29+-+sqrt%283%29
To find the perimiter, we add the sides
+4+%2B++sqrt%285%29+%2B+sqrt%283%29+%2B+sqrt%285%29+-+sqrt%283%29+
When we combine the like terms the sqrt3 cancels since one is + and one is -
+4+%2B++sqrt%285%29+%2B+sqrt%285%29+
And the sqrt5 adds to one another
+4+%2B+2sqrt%285%29+