SOLUTION: the lengths of the sides of a triangle are consecutive odd integers. The perimeter is 39 meters. What are the lengths of the sides?

Question 677400: the lengths of the sides of a triangle are consecutive odd integers. The perimeter is 39 meters. What are the lengths of the sides?

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Consecutive odd integers
x x+2 x+4
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Given equation
x+x+2+x+4=39
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3x + 6 = 39
3x = 39-6
3x = 33
x = 11
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Sides are 11, 13, and 14
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