Consider the right triangle below. 5x - 3 2x + 7 x +4 If the perimeter is 40 units, find the value of x and the area of the triangle. The value of x is The area is square units.

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Consider the right triangle below.
5x - 3
2x + 7
x+4
If the perimeter is 40 units, find the value of x and the area
of the triangle.
The value of x is
The area is
square units.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the right triangle below. 5x - 3 2x + 7 x+4 If the perimeter is 40 units, find the value of x and the area of the triangle. The value of x is The area is square units.
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