SOLUTION: One side of a triangle is half the longest side. The third side is 12 feet less than the longest side. The perimeter is 53. Find all th ree sides.

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Question 1191214: One side of a triangle is half the longest side. The third side is 12 feet less than the longest side. The perimeter is 53. Find all th
ree sides.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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side                  x
anotherside          2x-12
longestside          2x
PERIM                53

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