Question

the perimeter of the triangle shown is 201 inches. find the length of each side.
x inches
4x inches
(8x - 7) inches
(type integers or decimals)

Explanation:

Step1: Set up perimeter equation

$x + 4x+(8x - 7)=201$

Step2: Combine like - terms

$13x-7 = 201$

Step3: Add 7 to both sides

$13x=208$

Step4: Solve for x

$x = 16$

Step5: Find side lengths

$x=16$ inches, $4x = 64$ inches, $8x - 7=121$ inches

Answer:

16 inches, 64 inches, 121 inches