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Question 307077: The three sides of an equilateral triangle measure x + 12, 2x - 5 and 3x - 22 inches. The sides of the triangle measure Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The three sides of an equilateral triangle measure x + 12, 2x - 5 and 3x - 22 inches. The sides of the triangle measure
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First, solve for x -- do this by setting two of the given sides equal to each other:
x + 12 = 2x - 5
12 = x - 5
17 = x
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Second, determine length of one side by plugging in the above to one of the given sides:
x + 12
=17 + 12
=29 inches
