SOLUTION: One side of the triangle is 1 in. longer than the shortest side and is 1 in. shorter than the longest side. The perimeter is 17 in. Find the dimensions of the the triangle.
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Question 494919: One side of the triangle is 1 in. longer than the shortest side and is 1 in. shorter than the longest side. The perimeter is 17 in. Find the dimensions of the the triangle.
I have tried 1x+(-x)+1x = 17 in. but it just doesnt seem right. thanks for your help!
Answer by cleomenius(959) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A = x + 1
B = x
C = x - 1
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3x = 17
x = 5 2/3
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A = 6 2/3 in.
B = 5 2/3 in.
C = 4 2/3 in.
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6 2/3 + 5 2/3 + 4 2/3 = 15 6/3 = 17 inches.
This does check.
Cleomenius.
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