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Question 478610: A triangle has a perimeter of 394 centimeters. The sum of the smallest and medium sides is 98 cm more than the longest side. The difference of the longest side and shortest sides is 44 cm. find the lengths of the three sides
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Hi,

The sum of the smallest and medium sides is 98 cm more than the longest side

The difference of the longest side and shortest sides is 44 cm

Let (x + 44), (x),[(x+44) + 98 -x] represent long, short and medium side lengths respectively

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(x+44) + x + 142  = 394cm

          2x = 208

           x = 104, dhort side, long side is 148 and medium is 142



  104 + 142 + 148 = 394