Math Problem Statement

A triangle has side lengths of left parenthesis, r, minus, 10, s, right parenthesis(r−10s) centimeters, left parenthesis, 3, r, plus, 2, t, right parenthesis(3r+2t) centimeters, and left parenthesis, 2, t, minus, 6, s, right parenthesis(2t−6s) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of the triangle? Answer

Solution

To find the perimeter of the triangle, we simply add the lengths of all three sides. The side lengths are given as:

  1. (r10s)(r - 10s) cm
  2. (3r+2t)(3r + 2t) cm
  3. (2t6s)(2t - 6s) cm

The perimeter PP of the triangle is the sum of these side lengths:

P=(r10s)+(3r+2t)+(2t6s)P = (r - 10s) + (3r + 2t) + (2t - 6s)

Now, let's combine like terms:

  1. For rr-terms: r+3r=4rr + 3r = 4r
  2. For ss-terms: 10s6s=16s-10s - 6s = -16s
  3. For tt-terms: 2t+2t=4t2t + 2t = 4t

So, the perimeter expression simplifies to:

P=4r16s+4tP = 4r - 16s + 4t

Thus, the expression for the perimeter of the triangle is:

P=4r16s+4tP = 4r - 16s + 4t

Would you like to go into more detail, or do you have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore this topic further:

  1. What are the properties of a triangle with variable side lengths?
  2. How do you solve for the perimeter if the values of rr, ss, and tt are known?
  3. Can you use this formula to determine if the triangle is valid for certain values of rr, ss, and tt?
  4. How would you calculate the area of this triangle if you knew its height?
  5. What happens to the perimeter if one of the side lengths changes proportionally?

Tip: Always remember to simplify expressions by combining like terms to avoid errors and to make calculations more efficient.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Perimeter
Simplifying Expressions

Formulas

Perimeter of a triangle = sum of all side lengths

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9