SOLUTION: In a triangle, the ratio of the measures of the sides is 2:3:4 and the perimeter is 144. Find the measures of the sides on the triangle.

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Question 456930: In a triangle, the ratio of the measures of the sides is 2:3:4 and the perimeter is 144. Find the measures of the sides on the triangle.
Found 2 solutions by rfer, spacesurfer:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+3x+4x=144
9x=144
x=16
2x=32
3x=48
4x=64

Answer by spacesurfer(12) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is easy. You should try it.
2x + 3x + 4x = 144.
9x = 144.
x = 16.
So, side 1 = 2x = 2*16 = 32.
side 2 = 3x = 3*16 = 48
side 3 = 4x = 4*16 = 64.
The sides are 32, 48, 64, and 32+48+64 = 144.