Asked by Ann

SO! how do I solve this problem in inches?
A triangle with sides that measures 2 1/2 ft., 20 in., and 1/2 yd. Answer in inches
Answered by Ms. Sue
Answer WHAT? Area? Perimeter? Or?

Answered by Ann
Find the Perimeter, sorry.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Ahh!

The perimeter is the distance around an object.

For a triangle, add the lengths of the three sides.
2 1/2 feet = 30 inches
1/2 yard = 18 inches

https://www.varsitytutors.com/basic_geometry-help/how-to-find-the-perimeter-of-a-right-triangle

Answered by Ann
Thank you that's make sense.I was mixing the rectangle & triangle up. Thank you again.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You are welcome.

Answered by Ann
The perimeter is the distance around an object.

For a triangle, add the lengths of the three sides.
2 1/2 feet = 30 inches
1/2 yard = 18 inches
Help so now I Multiply
(2 1/2* 30)+ (1/2*18)
Answered by Ann
My answer is 84
am I correct ?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Why are you multiplying?
Answered by Ann
confuse I should have add the side to get my answer.sorry but math is my weak subject.
Answered by Ann
11.8
Answered by Ms. Sue
Ok.

Now add the three numbers.

Answered by Ethel
20+20+18= 56
Answered by Ms. Sue

No. Where did you get two sides of 20 inches?