A triangle has the following side lengths: 3 3/5 inches and 4 5/8 inches. The total distance around the triangle, perimeter, is 15 1/6 inches. What is the length of the missing side?

A. Write an equation with a variable to show the relationship of the sides with the perimeter.

B. Find the length of the missing side.

Question

A triangle has the following side lengths:  3  3/5 inches and 4  5/8 inches.  The total distance around the triangle, perimeter, is 15  1/6 inches.  What is the length of the missing side?

A.  Write an equation with a variable to show the relationship of the sides with the perimeter.  

B.  Find the length of the missing side.

directrix · Answer

A. Let x be the length of the missing side.

Then,  3 3/5  + 4 5/8  + x =  15 1/6

directrix · Answer

For part B, @cutelittlebunny ,  solve the equation for x.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you :)

directrix · Answer

You are welcome.  Did you solve for x? @cutelittlebunny

anonymous · Answer

Sorry for the late response but no, I haven't yet. I'm just wondering where to start.