Question

The triangle below has a perimeter of 20. Solve for x​

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

Given that,

First side of a triangle = x+2

The second side of a triangle = 8

The third side of a triangle = x

We know that, perimeter is equal to the sum of all sides. So,

x+2+x+8 = 20

2x+10 = 20

2x = 10

x = 5

Hence, the value of x is equal to 5.