Forming and Solving Equations

A triangular flower bed has side lengths, in metres, of $2 x - 3$ , $x + 7$ and $3 x - 1$ .

a.

Write down an expression, in terms of $x$ , for the perimeter of the flower bed.

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b.

The perimeter of the flower bed is 27 metres. Work out the value of $x$ .

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A triangular flower bed has side lengths, in metres, of $2 x - 3$ , $x + 7$ and $3 x - 1$ .

a.

Write down an expression, in terms of $x$ , for the perimeter of the flower bed.

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b.

The perimeter of the flower bed is 27 metres. Work out the value of $x$ .

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Forming and Solving Equations Questions