SOLUTION: A triangle has sides whose measures are consecutive integers. If the perimeter is 45meters, find the measure of each side.
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Question 961187: A triangle has sides whose measures are consecutive integers. If the perimeter is 45meters, find the measure of each side.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A triangle has sides whose measures are consecutive integers. If the perimeter is 45meters, find the measure of each side.
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1st side: x-1
2nd side: x
3rd side: x+1
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Equation:
sum = 45 meters
3x = 45
x = 15 meters
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1st side: 14 meters
2nd side: 15 meters
3rd side: 16 meters
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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