SOLUTION: The perimeter of a triangle is 37 meters. The second side is one-half of the first side in length. The third side is 3 meters less than the first side. Find the length in meters
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Question 160602: The perimeter of a triangle is 37 meters. The second side is one-half of the first side in length. The third side is 3 meters less than the first side. Find the length in meters of each side of the triangular region.
I got this far: x*(1/2)x*x-3=37
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're almost there.
Remember. perimeter is the addition of the sides not multiplication.
Add the sides and solve for x.
Repost if you get stuck again.
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