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Title: Computing Perimeter of Triangle

Grade: 2-a Lesson: S1-L8

Explanation: Hello Students, time to practice and review the steps for the problem.

Lesson Steps

Step Type Explanation Answer

1

Problem

If an isosceles triangle has sides 6 cm and 8 cm (8 common), then what is the perimeter of the triangle ?

2

Definition:

An isosceles triangle has two equal sides. The two opposite sides are equal.

3

Formula

The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is

P = 2a + b

4

Step

The opposite sides of a triangle are equal so

8 cm is common one

5

Step

The other side of a triangle is

6 cm

6

Step

The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is

P = 2a + b

7

Step

Simplification

P = 2 (8 + 5)

8

Step

Simplification

P = 2 x 13

9

Step

Simplification

P = 26

10

Step

The answer is

26

11

Step

Then the perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 26 cm.

12

Answer

C


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