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Since all the sides are equal, let's set 12 + 4x equal to 5x + 14
12 + 4x = 5x + 14
Subtract 4x from both sides and subtract 14 from both sides.
-2 = x
Let's plug -2 in for x into one of the side measurements.
12 + 4(-2) = 12 + -8 = 4
The perimeter is equal to the measure of one side times 3
4*3 = 12
The perimeter of the equilateral triangle is 12.