SOLUTION: The perimeter of a triangle is 37 meters. The second side is one-half of the first side in length. The third side is 3 meters less than the first side. Find the length in meters

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Question 160602: The perimeter of a triangle is 37 meters. The second side is one-half of the first side in length. The third side is 3 meters less than the first side. Find the length in meters of each side of the triangular region.
I got this far: x*(1/2)x*x-3=37
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're almost there.
Remember. perimeter is the addition of the sides not multiplication.
x%2B%281%2F2%29x%2B%28x-3%29=37
Add the sides and solve for x.
Repost if you get stuck again.