SOLUTION: QRS is an equilateral triangle. If QS is seven less than twice x, RS is 61 less than five times x, and QS is 11 more than x, find x and the measure of each side.

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Question 1097249: QRS is an equilateral triangle. If QS is seven less than twice x, RS is 61 less than five times x, and QS is 11 more than x, find x and the measure of each side.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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QS should have its expression and QR should have its own expression:
QS, 2x-7
RS, 5x-61
QR, x+11

The triangle is equilateral. The three side lengths are congruent or they have equal measure. Go from that.