SOLUTION: The measures of the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 5:6:7. Find the measure of each side if the perimeter of the triangle is 72 inches.
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Question 431040: The measures of the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 5:6:7. Find the measure of each side if the perimeter of the triangle is 72 inches.
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5+6+7=18
72/18=4 his is the multiplier.
5*4=20 side 1.
6*4=24 side 2.
7*4=28 side 3.
Proof:
20+24+28=72
72=72
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