For what value of x is the
perimeter of the hexagon the same
as the perimeter of the triangle?
5x
5x
5x
x + 14
x + 17
5x
5x
8x + 9
5x

For what value of x is the perimeter of the hexagon the same as the perimeter of the triangle 5x 5x 5x x 14 x 17 5x 5x 8x 9 5x class=

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ali726
Perimeter of triangle is (x+14) + (x+ 17) + (8x+9) = 10x + 40

Perimeter of hexagon 5x * 6 = 40x

Since you want the perimeters to be equal

40x = 10x + 40

30x = 40

X =3/4 = 0.75

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