SOLUTION: A triangle has a perimeter of 53 inches. The medium side is 5 inches more than the shortest side, and the longest side is twice the shortest side. Find the shortest side. Thank You

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Question 1069626: A triangle has a perimeter of 53 inches. The medium side is 5 inches more than the shortest side, and the longest side is twice the shortest side. Find the shortest side. Thank You
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+5+2x=53
4x=53-5
x=48/4
x=12
x+5=17
2x=24