Question

An art class is making a mural for their school which has a triangle drawn in the middle. The length of the bottom of the triangle is x. Another side is 14 more than four times the length of the bottom of the triangle. The last side is 14 more than the bottom of the triangle. Write and simplify an expression for the perimeter of the triangle.

Answer 1

6x+28

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: 6x+28

Explanation:

The perimeter of the triangle is the distance around the triangle.

We need to apply our ability to convert word problems in to mathematical expressions.

we were told that the bottom of the triangle is
`x` units.

From the diagram perimeter

The length of the bottom of the triangle is
`x`

14 more than 4 times the bottom will be
`4x+14`

14 more than the bottom of the triangle will be
`x+14`

So,
`x+4x+14+x+14`
`=6x+28`