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A triangle has 2 equal sides that each measure
13 centimeters. The third side measures
4 centimeters. What is the perimeter of the
triangle?

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GinnyAnswer

To find the perimeter of a triangle, you need to add up the lengths of all its sides. In this particular triangle, we are given:

- Two equal sides measuring 13 centimeters each.
- A third side measuring 4 centimeters.

Let's list out the given sides:
- Side 1 = 13 cm
- Side 2 = 13 cm
- Side 3 = 4 cm

The perimeter \(\( P \)\) of a triangle is found by summing the lengths of its three sides:

\(\[ P = \text{Side 1} + \text{Side 2} + \text{Side 3} \]\)

Substitute the given side lengths into the formula:

\(\[ P = 13 \, \text{cm} + 13 \, \text{cm} + 4 \, \text{cm} \]\)

Now, perform the addition:

\(\[ P = 13 + 13 + 4 \]\)

\(\[ P = 26 + 4 \]\)

\(\[ P = 30 \]\)

Thus, the perimeter of the triangle is 30 centimeters.