SOLUTION: a triangular sail has a perimeter of 57 feet side A is 3 feet shorter than twice side B and side C is 4 feet longer than side B. what is the length of each side?

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Question 371996: a triangular sail has a perimeter of 57 feet side A is 3 feet shorter than twice side B and side C is 4 feet longer than side B. what is the length of each side?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Here is your equation:
(2x + 3) + x + (x + 4) = 57

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