To find the perimeter, which is the total length of the sides, you add the length of the sides.
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what is the perimeter of a triangle which sides mesure 6,8,and 10 inches?
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The perimeter is the sum of all of the sides added up. 6 + 8 + 10 = ?
This is a scalene triangle.
P = side + side + side
P = 6 inches + 8 inches + 10 inches
P = 14 inches + 10 inches
P = 24 inches
Done!
P = side + side + side
P = 6 inches + 8 inches + 10 inches
P = 14 inches + 10 inches
P = 24 inches
Done!
The smaller triangle has sides 6 inches, 7 inches, and 14 inches. The 14-inch side on the smaller triangle corresponds to a side of 24 inches of the larger triangle. What is the perimeter of the larger triangle?