SOLUTION: the length of each of the sides a and b of a triangle is twice the length of the side c if the perimeter is 40 inches what is the length of each side
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Question 426913: the length of each of the sides a and b of a triangle is twice the length of the side c if the perimeter is 40 inches what is the length of each side
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a=2c, b=2c
2c+2c+c=40
5c=40
c=8"
a=16"
b=16"
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Ed
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