SOLUTION: the perimeter of a triangle is 70 centimeters. Two sides have the same length. The third side is 7 centimeters longer than either of the other sides. Find the length of the equal s

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Question 792858: the perimeter of a triangle is 70 centimeters. Two sides have the same length. The third side is 7 centimeters longer than either of the other sides. Find the length of the equal sides
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+x+7=70
3x=70-7
3x=63
x=63/3
x=21 cm