SOLUTION: The second side of a triangular deck is 6 feet longer than the shortest side and a third side that is 6 feet shorter than twice the length of the shortest side. If the perimeter of
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Question 777393: The second side of a triangular deck is 6 feet longer than the shortest side and a third side that is 6 feet shorter than twice the length of the shortest side. If the perimeter of the deck is 48 feet, what is the shortest side of the deck is____ ft.
I'm having trouble getting started Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Shortest side = x
2nd side = x + 6
3rd side = 2x - 6
x + (x + 6) + (2x - 6) = 48
Add
4x = 48
x = 12
Shortest side = 12 feet.
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