SOLUTION: A triangle has a perimeter that is 47 cm. If side A is 3 less than twice the length of side B and side C is twice side A, what is the length of each side?

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Triangles -> SOLUTION: A triangle has a perimeter that is 47 cm. If side A is 3 less than twice the length of side B and side C is twice side A, what is the length of each side?      Log On

Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!
Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!

   

Question 232762: A triangle has a perimeter that is 47 cm. If side A is 3 less than twice the length of side B and side C is twice side A, what is the length of each side?
Answer by rfer(10417) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
47=(2b-3)+2(2b-3)+2(2b-3)
47=2b-3+4b-6+4b-6
47=10b-15
10b=62
b=6.2
A)=9.4 cm
B,C)=18.8 cm each