SOLUTION: Translate into equoation plz : 1) Tom’s uncle owns a triangular piece of land. The perimeter fence that surrounds the land measures 378 yards. The shortest side is 30 yard

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Question 135187: Translate into equoation plz :
1) Tom’s uncle owns a triangular piece of land. The perimeter fence that surrounds the land measures 378 yards. The shortest side is 30 yards longer than one-half of the longest side. The second longest side is 2 yards shorter than the longest side. What is the length of each side?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x=longest side

"The shortest side is 30 yards longer than one-half of the longest side"
__ (x/2)+30

"The second longest side is 2 yards shorter than the longest side"
__ x-2

"The perimeter fence that surrounds the land measures 378 yards"
__ x+(x/2)+30+x-2=378