SOLUTION: The perimeter of a triangle is 142 meters. If two of the sides are 55 meters and 38 meters. Find the third side and the area of the triangle in square yards .

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Question 865454: The perimeter of a triangle is 142 meters. If two of the sides are 55 meters and 38 meters. Find the third side and the area of the triangle in square yards .
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

P = 142 = sum of the lengths of the three sides
142m - 55m - 38m = 142m - (55m+38m) = 49m
142m
-93m
49m