Question

If the perimeter of the triangle below is 41, find the value of x.
A. 3
B. 17
C. 9
D. 15

Answer 1

well so 6x - 3 + 5x + 2 + 3x = 14x - 1 = 41

Answer 2

can u solve for x then?

Answer 3

Now, how would I do that?

Answer 4

well you can add 1 to both sides : 14x -1 + 1= 41 + 1 --> 14x = 42 and now divide both sides by 14 and simply write : x = 3

Answer 5

Ah, I see. I'll try that on a similar problem. Thanks!

Answer 6

you're welcome ;)