SOLUTION: One side of a triangle is 3 cm. longer than the shortest side. The third side is twice as long as the shortest side. If the perimeter cannot exceed 39 cm, find the maximum possible
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Question 484579: One side of a triangle is 3 cm. longer than the shortest side. The third side is twice as long as the shortest side. If the perimeter cannot exceed 39 cm, find the maximum possible length for the shortest side.
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Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s+(s+3)+2s=39
4s=36
s=9
The maximum possible length for the shortest side is 9 cm..
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