Question #3b3b7

1 Answer
May 25, 2017

#36 = 5x#

Explanation:

Here, let us designate the length of the shortest side as #x#. Because the other two sides are congruent, and each is double the length of the shortest side, each would be represented as #2x#.

The perimeter is the sum of a figure's side measures. To calculate the perimeter:

#P = a+b+c#

#36 = x + 2x + 2x#

#36 = 5x#

If you solve this, you will get the value

#x = "7.2 in"#

The other sides will have a measure of #"14.4 in"#. Multiply #7.2# by #5# to check your answer, and it will be #36#.