SOLUTION: The shortest side of a triangle with perimeter 35cm is 5cm.calculate the length of the other two sides if they are in a geometric progression
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Question 846479: The shortest side of a triangle with perimeter 35cm is 5cm.calculate the length of the other two sides if they are in a geometric progression
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5+5x+5x^2=35
5x+5x^2=30
x+x^2=6
x^2+x-6=0
(x-2)*(x+3)=0
x=-3 reject for perimeter
x=2
5+10+20=35
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