document.write( "Question 308048: The lengths of the three sides of a right triangle are 6,8,10. If the perimeter of a similar triangle is 72, what is the length of its shortest side? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #220314 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 6+8+10=24 \n" ); document.write( "72/24=3 IS THE MULTIPLIER. \n" ); document.write( "6*3=18 THE SHORTEST SIDE. \n" ); document.write( "8*3=24 \n" ); document.write( "10*3=30 \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "18+24+30=72 \n" ); document.write( "72=72 \n" ); document.write( " |