SOLUTION: An equilateral triangle has the sides 5X-3, 6X-1, and 3X+2Y. Find the vaules of X and Y.
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Question 106370: An equilateral triangle has the sides 5X-3, 6X-1, and 3X+2Y. Find the vaules of X and Y.
Answer by HyperBrain(694) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since it is equilateral, it must have equal sides. Furthermore, the dies are 5X-3, 6X-1, and 3X+2Y. Thus,
But, is also a side. Thus,
Therfore, and
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