SOLUTION: The lengths of a triangle are three consecutive odd integers. the perimeter of the triangle is 45 in. What is the length of the shortest side of the triangle?

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Question 468398: The lengths of a triangle are three consecutive odd integers. the perimeter of the triangle is 45 in. What is the length of the shortest side of the triangle?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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n+n+2+n+4=45
3n+6=45
3n=39
n=13
The shortest side is 13 inches..