document.write( "Question 792084: The lengths of the sides of a triangle are x+3,4x+1, and 5x. If its perimeter is 64, find the length of its sides. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #479856 by waynest(281) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! (x + 3) + (4x + 1) + 5x = 64 \n" ); document.write( "x + 4x + 5x + 3 + 1 = 64 \n" ); document.write( "10x + 4 = 64 \n" ); document.write( "10x + 4 - 4 = 64 - 4 \n" ); document.write( "10x = 60 \n" ); document.write( "10x/10 = 60/10 \n" ); document.write( "x = 6\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "check: \n" ); document.write( "(6 + 3) + (4(6) + 1) + 5(6) = 64 \n" ); document.write( "9 + 25 + 30 = 64 \n" ); document.write( "64 = 64 \n" ); document.write( " |