SOLUTION: the perimeter of a triangle is 48 inches and the sides are in the ratio of 3:4:5. Find the length of each side.

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Question 482627: the perimeter of a triangle is 48 inches and the sides are in the ratio of 3:4:5. Find the length of each side.
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x + 4x + 5x = 48
12x = 48
x = 4
check
12 + 16 + 20 = 48.
Cleomenius.