SOLUTION: Two sides of a triangle have the same length. The third side measures 4m less than twice that length. The perimeter of the triangle is 24m. Find the lengths of the three sides.

SOLUTION: Two sides of a triangle have the same length. The third side measures 4m less than twice that length. The perimeter of the triangle is 24m. Find the lengths of the three sides.

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Question 839163: Two sides of a triangle have the same length. The third side measures 4m less than twice that length. The perimeter of the triangle is 24m. Find the lengths of the three sides.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + x + (2x - 4) = 24
4x - 4 = 24
4x = 28
x = 7

The triangle has sides 7, 7, and 10.
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