Asquare and an equilateral triangle have the same perimeter. each side the triangle is 4 inches longer than each side of the square. what is the perimeter of the square

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A square and an equilateral triangle have the same perimeter. Each side of the triangle is 4 inches longer than each side of the square. What is the perimeter of the figures?

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Let x = side of the square

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(x+4) = side of the triangle

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Perimeter of the square = 4x

Perimeter of the triangle = 3(x+4)

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It says they are equal

4x = 3(x+4)

4x = 3x + 12

4x - 3x = 12

x = 12 is the side of the square (4*12=48)

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12 + 4 = 16 is the side of the triangle (3*16=48)

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What is the area of the square?

12^2 = 144 inches

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