Math Problem Statement

Function P represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of an equilateral triangle with side length x centimeters. Complete the table and write an equation to represent function P.

Solution

From the image provided, we are working with a function P(x)P(x) representing the perimeter of an equilateral triangle in terms of its side length xx, measured in centimeters.

Step 1: Analyze the Problem

For an equilateral triangle:

  • The perimeter PP is calculated as the sum of all three equal sides.
  • Since all sides of the triangle are xx, the perimeter P(x)P(x) is: P(x)=3xP(x) = 3x

Step 2: Complete the Table

Using P(x)=3xP(x) = 3x, substitute the values of xx from the table to calculate P(x)P(x):

  1. For x=0x = 0: P(0)=3(0)=0P(0) = 3(0) = 0
  2. For x=1x = 1: P(1)=3(1)=3P(1) = 3(1) = 3
  3. For x=2x = 2: P(2)=3(2)=6P(2) = 3(2) = 6
  4. For x=3x = 3: P(3)=3(3)=9P(3) = 3(3) = 9
  5. For x=4x = 4: P(4)=3(4)=12P(4) = 3(4) = 12
  6. For x=5x = 5: P(5)=3(5)=15P(5) = 3(5) = 15
  7. For x=6x = 6: P(6)=3(6)=18P(6) = 3(6) = 18

Final Table

\hline x & P(x) \\ \hline 0 & 0 \\ 1 & 3 \\ 2 & 6 \\ 3 & 9 \\ 4 & 12 \\ 5 & 15 \\ 6 & 18 \\ \hline \end{array}$$ ### Step 3: Write an Equation to Represent $$P$$ The general equation is: $$P(x) = 3x$$ ### Summary 1. The table has been completed using the equation $$P(x) = 3x$$. 2. The equation representing the function $$P$$ is $$P(x) = 3x$$. --- Do you want further clarification or details? Let me know! ### 5 Related Questions: 1. What is the perimeter of the triangle when $$x = 10$$? 2. How does the equation $$P(x) = 3x$$ relate to real-world measurements of equilateral triangles? 3. If the side length doubles, how does the perimeter change? 4. How can the formula for perimeter be generalized for polygons with more sides? 5. What happens to $$P(x)$$ if $$x$$ is a decimal value, like $$2.5$$? ### Tip: Remember that for any equilateral triangle, all sides are always equal, so the perimeter is always three times the side length!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Linear Equations
Geometry

Formulas

P(x) = 3x

Theorems

Perimeter of an Equilateral Triangle

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-9