SOLUTION: If the three sides of a triangle are x, x+5, and 2x+5. For what values "x" would the triangle have a perimeter of at least 72?

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Question 412268: If the three sides of a triangle are x, x+5, and 2x+5. For what values "x" would the triangle have a perimeter of at least 72?
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Hi
If the three sides of a triangle are x, x+5, and 2x+5.
For what values "x" would the triangle have a perimeter of at least 72?
Question states***
x + x+5 + 2x+5 ≥ 72
Solving for x
4x ≥ 62
x ≥ 15.5
CHECKING our Answer***
15.5 + 20.5 + 36 = 72
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