SOLUTION: Write an equation to solve the problem. The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 6. What is the length of each side if the perimeter is 104 cm?

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Question 331097: Write an equation to solve the problem.
The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 6. What is the length of each side if the perimeter is 104 cm?

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Write an equation to solve the problem.
The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 6. What is the length of each side if the perimeter is 104 cm?
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Equation:
3x+4x+6x = 104
13x = 104
x = 104/13
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3x = 3[104/13]
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4x = 4[104/13]
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6x = 6[104/13]
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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