6^2 = x (x - 9)
x^2 - 9x - 36 = 0
(x -12)(x + 3) = 0
x - 12 = 0; x = 12
x +3 = 0; x = -3
so in this case x = 12 then DC = 12 - 9 = 3
y^2 = 12^2 - 6^2
y^2 = 144 - 36
y^2 = 108
y = 10.4
The perimeter of the triangle is 40 units
<h3>Perimeter of a triangle</h3>
From the question, we are to determine the perimeter of the given triangle
From the given diagram, we can observe that the triangle is a right triangle
The vertical length of the triangle is 15 units
and the horizontal length of the triangle is 8 units
Thus,
We can find the hypotenuse by using the<em> Pythagorean theorem </em>
Let the hypotenuse be h
Then,
h² = 15² + 8²
h² = 225 + 64
h² = 289
h = √289
h = 17 units
Now, for the perimeter of the triangle
The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of all its three sides
Thus,
The perimeter. P, of the triangle is
P = 15 + 8 + 17
P = 40 units
Hence, the perimeter of the triangle is 40 units
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