SOLUTION: I need help with this word problem. One side of a triangle is 1 inch longer than the shortest side and is 1 inch shorter than the longest side. The perimeter is 17 inches. Find the
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Question 637502: I need help with this word problem. One side of a triangle is 1 inch longer than the shortest side and is 1 inch shorter than the longest side. The perimeter is 17 inches. Find the measurement of each of the sides of the triangle.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
\ +\ (x\ -\ 1)\ =\ 17)
Solve for 
, then calculate 
, and 
.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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