SOLUTION: A triangular region has a perimeter of 66 meters. the first side is 2/3 of the second side. the third side is 14 meters shorter than the second side. what are the lengths of the th

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Question 438438: A triangular region has a perimeter of 66 meters. the first side is 2/3 of the second side. the third side is 14 meters shorter than the second side. what are the lengths of the three sides of the triangular region

Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2/3x+x-14=66
2&2/3x=80
8/3x=80
x=30
2/3x=20
x-14=16
The lengths are 30, 20, and 16..