SOLUTION: One side of triangle is 5 more than 2 times the shortest side. The third side is 23 centimeters more than the shortest side. The perimeter is 84. Find all three sides
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Question 910417: One side of triangle is 5 more than 2 times the shortest side. The third side is 23 centimeters more than the shortest side. The perimeter is 84. Find all three sides
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x shortest side
(2x+5) + x + (x+23) = 84cm
4x = 56
x = 14cm
sides: 33cm, 14cm, 37cm
And...Checking
Sum = 84cm
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