Answer:
9 inches; 4.5 inches.
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Given the following data;</u>
Length of sides of the equilateral triangle = 1.4x + 2 inches.
Length of sides of the hexagon = 0.5x + 2 inches.
We know that the perimeter of a hexagon is given by the formula;
P = 6 * length of sides
Substituting into the equation, we have;
P = 6*(0.5x + 2)
P = 3x + 12
Perimeter of an equilateral triangle is given by the formula;
P = 3 * length of sides
Substituting into the equation, we have;
P = 3(1.4x + 2)
P = 4.2x + 6
Since perimeter of hexagon = perimeter of equilateral triangle. Therefore;
3x + 12 = 4.2x + 6
Rearranging the equation, we have;
12 - 6 = 4.2x - 3x
6 = 1.2x
x = 6/1.2
x = 5
I. To find the length of each sides of the equilateral triangle;
Length of a side = 1.4x + 2
Substituting the value of "x" into the equation, we have;
Length of sides = 1.4*(5) + 2
Length of sides = 7 + 2
Length of sides = 9 inches.
II. To find the length of each sides of the hexagon;
Length of sides = 0.5x + 2
Substituting the value of "x" into the equation, we have;
Length of sides = 0.5*(5) + 2
Length of sides = 2.5 + 2
Length of sides = 4.5 inches.
