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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]y - 4.2 = 7.5[/tex]

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

Answer :

We are given an isosceles triangle with two congruent sides of length $x$, and the shortest side with length $y$. The perimeter of the triangle is the sum of all its sides. Therefore, the perimeter $P$ is given by:

$$
P = y + 2x
$$

We know that the perimeter is $7.5$ m and that the shortest side measures $y = 2.1$ m. Substituting the value of $y$ into the equation gives:

$$
2.1 + 2x = 7.5
$$

Thus, the equation that can be used to find the value of $x$ is:

$$
2.1 + 2x = 7.5
$$

This corresponds to the fourth option.