document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=160602>Question 160602</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The perimeter of a triangle is 37 meters.  The second side is one-half of the first side in length.  The third side is 3 meters less than the first side.  Find the length in meters of each side of the triangular region. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I got this far: x*(1/2)x*x-3=37 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Remember. perimeter is the addition of the sides not multiplication.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Add the sides and solve for x.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Repost if you get stuck again.  </SPAN>\n" );
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