SOLUTION: one side of triangle is twice the 2nd side . the third side is 9 less than the 2nd side

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Question 1174266: one side of triangle is twice the 2nd side . the third side is 9 less than the 2nd side
Found 3 solutions by greenestamps, josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by greenestamps(13203)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


no question, no answer....

Re-post with a question.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ONE SIDE             2x
SECOND SIDE           x
THIRD SIDE           x-9

You could try to answer a question, What are the lengths of a possible triangle segments if enough information is given. Triangle Inequality Theorem;


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The given information seems to be troubling; maybe recheck your given problem description.
Answer by ikleyn(52855)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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1)   Such a triangle DOES NOT EXIST.

      Triangle inequalities  PROHIBIT  such a triangle as described in your post.



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      We do not accept such posts.

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