document.write( "Question 910653: The first side of a triangle is four less than twice the second side. The third side is 5 more than the second side. If the perimeter of the triangle is 217, what are the dimensions of the sides? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #552596 by JulietG(1812)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A + B + C = 217 \n" ); document.write( "A = 2B - 4 \n" ); document.write( "C = B + 5 \n" ); document.write( "(2B-4) + B + (B+5) = 217 \n" ); document.write( "4B + 1 = 217 \n" ); document.write( "4B = 216 \n" ); document.write( "B = 54 \n" ); document.write( "If B is 54, then c is 59, and A is 104 \n" ); document.write( "54 + 59 + 104 = 217 \n" ); document.write( " |