SOLUTION: The perimeter of a triangle is 26 centimeters. Side A of the triangle is 3 centimeters longer than side B. Side C is 1 centimeter shorter than twice side B. Find the length of e

Question 26207: The perimeter of a triangle is 26 centimeters. Side A of the triangle is 3 centimeters longer than side B. Side C is 1 centimeter shorter than twice side B. Find the length of each side please.
I've tried and tried this problem over and over again. If you could just break it down into steps for me that'd be awsome! Thanks a lot! :-D
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let side b be x
Let side a be x+3
Let side c be 2x-1
x+x+3+2x-1=26
4x+2=26
4x=24
x=6
6+3=9(a)
2(6)-1=11(c)

Hence, side b is 6cm, side a is 9cm, and side c is 11cm.
Paul.
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