Math Problem Statement

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The expression 14x + 3 represents the perimeter of the triangle. What is the length of the third side?

Solution

The image shows a triangle where two sides are labeled as 3x+23x + 2 and 7x47x - 4. The expression for the perimeter of the triangle is given as 14x+314x + 3. We need to find the length of the third side of the triangle.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of the lengths of all three sides.
  2. Let the third side be denoted by SS.
  3. According to the problem, the sum of all three sides equals the perimeter 14x+314x + 3: (3x+2)+(7x4)+S=14x+3(3x + 2) + (7x - 4) + S = 14x + 3
  4. Combine the like terms from the known side lengths: 3x+7x+24+S=14x+33x + 7x + 2 - 4 + S = 14x + 3 Simplifying: 10x2+S=14x+310x - 2 + S = 14x + 3
  5. Solve for SS by isolating it on one side: S=14x+310x+2S = 14x + 3 - 10x + 2 Simplifying: S=4x+5S = 4x + 5

Final answer:

The length of the third side is 4x+54x + 5.

Would you like more details or clarification on any part of this? Here are five related questions for further exploration:

  1. How would you solve for xx if given specific values for the perimeter?
  2. Can you verify the result by plugging in values for xx?
  3. What would happen if the perimeter expression was different, say 15x+615x + 6?
  4. How does the triangle's perimeter change if the length of the third side was altered?
  5. Could you solve for the triangle's area if it was a right triangle?

Tip: When dealing with multiple variables in an equation, always combine like terms to simplify the problem.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Perimeter

Formulas

Perimeter = Sum of all sides

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9