SOLUTION: A triangle has one side that is twice as long as the shortest side and a third side that is 8 inches longer than the shortest side. Its perimeter is 60 inches. What are the lengths

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Question 836456: A triangle has one side that is twice as long as the shortest side and a third side that is 8 inches longer than the shortest side. Its perimeter is 60 inches. What are the lengths of the 3 sides?
I have been trying all week to get this and it is due tomorrow, also i have asked people and they do not know either. Please help
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2x+x+8=60
4x=60-8
4x=52
x=52/4
x=13
2x=26
x+8=21