Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. It's given that a total of squares each have side length . Therefore, each of the squares has perimeter . Since there are a total of squares, the sum of the perimeters of these squares is , which is equivalent to , or . It's also given that a total of equilateral triangles each have side length . Therefore, each of the equilateral triangles has perimeter . Since there are a total of equilateral triangles, the sum of the perimeters of these triangles is , which is equivalent to , or . Since the sum of the perimeters of the squares is and the sum of the perimeters of the triangles is , the sum of the perimeters of all these squares and triangles is . It's given that the sum of the perimeters of all these squares and triangles is . Therefore, the equation represents this situation.
Desmos solution:
Note: The perimeter formula 2(4r)+6(3t) simplifies to 8r+18t, and the listed values verify the match.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.