SOLUTION: A triangle has a perimeter of 18 inches. If one side has length 8 inches, find the length of the shortest side if the other lengths are in the ratio of 2 units : 3 units.

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Question 494523: A triangle has a perimeter of 18 inches. If one side has length 8 inches, find the length of the shortest side if the other lengths are in the ratio of 2 units : 3 units.
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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18 - 8 = 10 inches
2/5 * 10 = 4 inches
3/5 * 10 = 6 inches
Cleomenius