Question

Find the perimeter of the shaded triangle.
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Answer 1

\[27.5 +5+\sqrt{8^{2}+15^{2}}\]

Answer 2

\[32.5 + \sqrt{64+225}\]

Answer 3

\[32.5+\sqrt{289}\]

Answer 4

\[32.5+17 = 49.5\]

Answer 5

The unknown side = \[\sqrt{8^2 + 15^2} = 17 .. \]
Thus, perimeter = \[27.5 + 5 + 17 = 49.5\]