SOLUTION: The perimeter of a triangle is 42 inches. The lengths of the sides are represented by three consecutive integers. Find the lengths of the sides of the triangle.
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Question 219617: The perimeter of a triangle is 42 inches. The lengths of the sides are represented by three consecutive integers. Find the lengths of the sides of the triangle. Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The perimeter of a triangle is found by adding the lengths of the three sides
The sum of three unknown consecutive integers can be expressed: Subtract 3 from both sides. Divide both sides by 3. and... and...
The lengths of the three sides are:
13 inches, 14 inches, and 15 inches.
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