SOLUTION: A triangle has a perimeter of 25 m side a is 2 m shorter than twice side B, and side sea is 3 m longer than side B. Find the length of each side

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Question 999355: A triangle has a perimeter of 25 m side a is 2 m shorter than twice side B, and side sea is 3 m longer than side B. Find the length of each side
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sides y-2, y, y+3.
(y-2)+y+(y+3)=25
3y+1=25
3y=24
y=8

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