Question

The sides of a triangle have measures of x, x, and y, and the perimeter of the triangle is 46 centimeters. The measure y is 4 centimeters longer than the measure x. Write two equations which represent the two sentences.

Answer 1

Well, I'm glad you're not asked to solve it :3
Anyway, how do you get the perimeter of a triangle?

Answer 2

I believe that would be
2X+Y=46 centimeters and X+4=Y

Answer 3

I'm not 100 percent sure on that, though.

Answer 4

You Sir are correct :)

Answer 5

*lady haha but good to know that my algebra is in check

Answer 6

is this good?

x + x + y = 46
y = x + 4

Answer 7

sorry* ma'am:)

Answer 8

thats what i had

Answer 9

Bring the common terms together charlie. x+x=?

Answer 10

2x?

Answer 11

mmhmm. There you go :D

Answer 12

:D :)

Answer 13

I guess you were right @Sophie325 :)

Answer 14

Shall I take a bow or..?

Answer 15

haha

Answer 16

:P

Answer 17

i got a medal? YAY!