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Math·Algebra·Linear equations in two variables

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The triangle shown has one side with a length of $x$ inches and two sides each with a length of $y$ inches. The perimeter of the triangle is $47$ inches. Which equation represents this situation?

A

$x+y=47$

B

$x+2y=47$

C

$2x+y=47$

D

$2x+2y=47$