The perimeter of triangle is 288 inches, and its lengths are
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First, unites changes from inches to feet.
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Therefore
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The perimeter formula for triangle is the sum of its three lengths,
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Substitute the values of
in the above formula.
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Apply distributive property:
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Group like terms.
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Combine like terms.
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Apply addition property of equality: If
then
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Add 6 to each side.
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Apply division property of equality: If
then
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Divide each side by 15.
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Cancel common terms.
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Substitute the value of
in the lengths
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The lengths of the triangle are 8 feet, 6 feet and 10 feet.
The value of
and the lengths of the triangle are 8 feet, 6 feet and 10 feet.