SOLUTION: The question says: Find x and the measure of each side of the triangle. This is the problem: Triangle FGH is equilateral with FG= x+5, GH= 3x-9, and FH= 2x-2. I don't understand

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Question 421490: The question says: Find x and the measure of each side of the triangle.
This is the problem:
Triangle FGH is equilateral with FG= x+5, GH= 3x-9, and FH= 2x-2. I don't understand how to find the answer.

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+5=3x-9
2x=14
x=7
.
x+5
=7+5
=12 length of each side of the triangle.
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Ed