SOLUTION: x+5 3x-1, 4x-2, perimeter=66 find the length of the shortest side
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Question 694581: x+5 3x-1, 4x-2, perimeter=66 find the length of the shortest side
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint:
Add up the three sides and set that sum equal to the perimeter
(Side1) + (Side2) + (Side3) = Perimeter
(x+5) + (3x-1) + (4x-2) = 66
x+5 + 3x-1 + 4x-2 = 66
8x + 2 = 66
I'll let you finish
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