College

The isosceles triangle has a perimeter of 7.5 m. Which equation can be used to find the value of [tex]x[/tex] if the shortest side, [tex]y[/tex], measures 2.1 m?

A. [tex]2x - 2.1 = 7.5[/tex]

B. [tex]4.2 + y = 7.5[/tex]

C. [tex]x - 4.2 = 7.5[/tex]

D. [tex]2.1 + 2x = 7.5[/tex]

Answer :

We know that the triangle is isosceles, which means it has two equal sides. Let these equal sides be $x$ and the third side (the shortest) be $y$. We are given:

- Perimeter: $$7.5 \text{ m}$$
- Shortest side: $$y = 2.1 \text{ m}$$

Since the perimeter is the sum of all three sides, we can write the equation:
$$
2x + y = 7.5
$$

Substituting $$y = 2.1$$ into the equation, we obtain:
$$
2x + 2.1 = 7.5
$$

Thus, the correct equation to find the value of $$x$$ is:
$$
2.1 + 2x = 7.5.
$$

To solve for $$x$$, we subtract $$2.1$$ from both sides:
$$
2x = 7.5 - 2.1 = 5.4.
$$

Now, divide by 2:
$$
x = \frac{5.4}{2} = 2.7.
$$

So, the value of $$x$$ is $$2.7 \text{ m}$$.

Therefore, the equation that can be used to find the value of $$x$$ is:
$$
\boxed{2.1 + 2x = 7.5.}
$$

Other Questions