SOLUTION: The lengths of the sides of a triangle measured in inches are three consecutive integers. The length of the shortest side is 30% of the perimeter. Find the lengths of the three sid

Question 662557: The lengths of the sides of a triangle measured in inches are three consecutive integers. The length of the shortest side is 30% of the perimeter. Find the lengths of the three sides and be sure to explain your thinking as you show work which results in a correct solution. I really need this worked out step by step so I can show how the problem was solved. Thank you for your help!
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x x+1 x+2
x = .3(x+x+1+x+2)
x = .3(3x + 3)
x = .9x + .9
x - .9x = .9
.1x = .9
x = 9
Integers are 9, 10 and 11
Proof
9+10+11 = 30 and 30(.3) = 9
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