Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - An Introduction to Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 67: 51

Answer

The side length of the square is 18 inches. The side length of the triangle is 24 inches.

Work Step by Step

Let x represent the side of one square. One side of the triangle can be represented by 6+x. 4x=3(6+x) x=18 The side length of the square is 18 inches. The side length of the triangle is 24 inches.
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