SOLUTION: A certain triangle has a perimeter of 3061 mi. The shortest side measures 76 mi less than the middle​ side, and the longest side measures 371 mi more than the middle side. Find t

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Question 1141465: A certain triangle has a perimeter of 3061 mi. The shortest side measures 76 mi less than the middle​ side, and the longest side measures 371 mi more than the middle side. Find the lengths of the three sides.
The shortest side is
nothing mi long.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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SIDE            NUMBER
shortest        y-76
middle          y
longest         y+371
PERIMETER      3061

Sum and solve for y...




(yes; y is 922.)