SOLUTION: The perimeter of a triangle is consecutive integers. If the perimeter is 51, find the dimension of the triangle.

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Question 383341: The perimeter of a triangle is consecutive integers. If the perimeter is 51, find the dimension of the triangle.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, x+1,x+2 are the sides
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x+x+1+x+2= 51
3x+3=51
-3
3x=51-3
3x=48
/3
x= 16
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the sides are 16,17,18
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