document.write( "Question 211727: A triangle has sides with lengths in centimeters that are consecutive even integers. Find the lengths if the perimeter is 186 cm. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #159984 by Theo(13342)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x = first side \n" ); document.write( "x + 2 = second side \n" ); document.write( "x + 4 = third side \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "sum of 3 sides equals 3x + 6 \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "3x + 6 = 186 \n" ); document.write( "3x = 180 \n" ); document.write( "x = 60 \n" ); document.write( "x+2 = 62 \n" ); document.write( "x+4 = 64 \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "60 + 62 + 64 = 186 \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |