SOLUTION: The first side of a triangle is 8 meters shorter than the second side. The third side is 4 times as long as the first side. The perimeter is 26 meters. Find the length of each side

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Question 9714: The first side of a triangle is 8 meters shorter than the second side. The third side is 4 times as long as the first side. The perimeter is 26 meters. Find the length of each side.
Answer by CharStar(110) About Me  (Show Source):
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You will not get an even answer with the problem.
The perimeter of a triangle is P=s1%2Bs2%2Bs3
1st side is = x-8
2nd side is = x
3rd side is = 4(x-8)
Equations - x-8+x+4(X-8)=28
x-8+x+4x-32=28
6x-40=28
6x=68
x = Does is not an equal number.
I hope that gives you a little help.