SOLUTION: The second side of a triangle is 3 less twice the first side. The third side is four times the first side increased by 1. Write an expression, in standard form, for the perimeter

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Question 418637: The second side of a triangle is 3 less twice the first side. The third side is four times the first side increased by 1. Write an expression, in standard form, for the perimeter of the triangle.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi
Let x, (2x-3) and 4(x+1)represent the sides of this triangle
P = x + (2x+3) + 4(x+1) = 7x + 7