Question

Answer this please. I need it done in 5 minutes ASAP. Thank you

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Each side of the triangle = x cm

Each side of the square = (x - 1.5) cm

Given that the perimeter of both shapes are equal, thus, set the perimeter of the triangle equal to the perimeter of the square to solve for x.

Perimeter of triangle = 3(x) = 3x cm

Perimeter of square = 4(x - 1.5) = 4x - 6

Therefore:

Perimeter of triangle = perimeter of square

Substitute

3x = 4x - 6

Subtract 4x from each side

3x - 4x = -6

-x = -6

Divide both sides by -1

x = -6/-1

x = 6