SOLUTION: Two sides of a triangle have the same length. The third side measures 4m less than twice that length. The perimeter of the triangle is 24m. Find the lengths of the three sides.

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Question 839163: Two sides of a triangle have the same length. The third side measures 4m less than twice that length. The perimeter of the triangle is 24m. Find the lengths of the three sides.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + x + (2x - 4) = 24
4x - 4 = 24
4x = 28
x = 7

The triangle has sides 7, 7, and 10.