Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 6 Rational Exponents and Radical Functions - 6.2 Apply Properties of Rational Exponents - 6.2 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 425: 68

Answer

Perimeter: $12x^{1/3}$ Area: $6x^{2/3}$

Work Step by Step

First we determine the hypotenuse of the triangle, using the Pythagorean formula: $$\sqrt{(3x^{1/3})^2+(4x^{1/3})^2}=\sqrt{25x^{2/3}}=5x^{1/3}.$$ We find the perimeter of the triangle: $$\begin{align*} \text{Perimeter}&=3x^{1/3}+4x^{1/3}+5x^{1/3}\\ &=12x^{1/3}. \end{align*}$$ We find the area of the triangle: $$\begin{align*} \text{Area}&=\dfrac{(3x^{1/3})\cdot (4x^{1/3})}{2}\\ &=6x^{2/3}. \end{align*}$$
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