SOLUTION: The perimeter of equalateral triangle ABC is 54. Median AM is drawn to side BC. If BM = 4x-31, find x.

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Question 637454: The perimeter of equalateral triangle ABC is 54. Median AM is drawn to side BC. If BM = 4x-31, find x.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
The perimeter of equalateral triangle ABC is 54. s+=+54%2F3+=+18
Median is 18sqrt%283%29%2F2+
Question states***
18sqrt%283%29%2F2+=+4x-31+
%2818sqrt%283%29%2F2+%2B+31%29%2F4+=+x+