SOLUTION: A triangular sail has two sides the same length. The third side is 5 ft shorter than either of the equal sides. The perimeter of the sail is 61ft. How long is the shortest side

Question 357772: A triangular sail has two sides the same length. The third side is 5 ft shorter than either of the equal sides. The perimeter of the sail is 61ft. How long is the shortest side
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A triangular sail has two sides the same length. The third side is 5 ft shorter than either of the equal sides. The perimeter of the sail is 61ft. How long is the shortest side
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let the two equal sides be x each
the third side = x-5
perimeter = 61 feet
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x+x+x-5 = 61
3x-5 = 61
add 5
3x=66
/3
x=66/3
x=22 feet
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shorter side = 22-5 = 17 feet.
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