The sides of a triangle are 12 m, 5x m, and 4x m long. (a) Express the perimeter of the triangle in terms of x. (b) Find the perimeter of the triangle when x = 4.

So now (a) Express the perimeter of the triangle in terms of x. and (b) Find the perimeter of the triangle when x = 4.

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26 April, 12:32

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Demetrius Benson · Answer 1

a) 9x + 12

b) 48 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Perimeter is the sum of all sides:

12 + 5x + 4x

12 + 9x

x = 4

12 + 9 (4)

48

The sides of a triangle are 12 m, 5x m, and 4x m long. (a) Express the perimeter of the triangle in terms of x. (b) Find the perimeter of the triangle when x = 4.So now (a) Express the perimeter of the triangle in terms of x. and (b) Find the perimeter of the triangle when x = 4.