SOLUTION: what is the algebraic formula for a triangle with a perimeter of 52 metres. The longest side is 12 metres longer than the shortest side, and the third side is twice the length of t

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Question 1042005: what is the algebraic formula for a triangle with a perimeter of 52 metres. The longest side is 12 metres longer than the shortest side, and the third side is twice the length of the shortest side
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x, y, z, the three sides;
system%28x%2By%2Bz=52%2Cz=x%2B12%2Cy=2x%29, and this forces the "third" side to be length y.