Respuesta :

Answer:

48a^4

Step-by-step explanation:

1) use the Pythagorean theorem to find the hypotenuse

[tex]\sqrt{(12a^4)^2 + (16a^4)^2}= \sqrt{144a^8+256a^8} = \sqrt{400a^8} = 20a^4[/tex]

2) find the perimeter

[tex]12a^4 + 16a^4 + 20a^4 = 48a^4[/tex]