In the diagram below, what is the relationship between the number of triangles and the perimeter of the figure they form? Represent this relationship using a table, words, an equation, and a graph. Let x = the number of tangles. Let ythe perimeter of the figure.

Question

1 triangle 3 3 4 2 triangle 4 3 3 4 3 triangle 4 3 3 4 4

Represent the relationship using a table. Complete the table below.

Number of Triangles, x 1 2 3
Perimeter y _ _
Ordered (x,y) _ _
(Simplify your answers.)

Answer 1

Number of Triangles, x 1 2 3
Perimeter y 3 10 17
Ordered (x,y) (1,3) (2,10) (3,17)