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Question 73879: Can somone show me step by step and explain it to me so i can a better understanding thanks..section 9.3 # 50
Geometry. Find the perimeter of the triangle shown in the figure.
THe figure is a triangle with
Leg 1 : radical(5) Minus radical (3)
Leg 2: radical (5) + radical (3)
Hypotenuse: 4
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Geometry. Find the perimeter of the triangle shown in the figure.
THe figure is a triangle with
Leg 1 : radical(5) Minus radical (3)
Leg 2: radical (5) + radical (3)
Hypotenuse: 4
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The perimeter is the sum of the sides of the triangle.
Perimeter = 4 + (sqrt5 - sqrt3) + (sqrt5 +sqrt3)
Perimeter = 4 + 2sqrt5 -sqrt3+sqrt3
Perimeter = 4 + 2sqrt5 + 0
Perimeter = 4 + 2 sqrt5
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Cheers,
Stan H.