SOLUTION: The perimeter of the triangle is 178. 2n 3n+16 5n-2. What is the value of n?

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Question 885473: The perimeter of the triangle is 178.
2n 3n+16 5n-2.
What is the value of n?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the three sides are 2n, 3n+16, 5n-2, then...


s1 + s2 + s3 = Perimeter

(2n) + (3n+16) + (5n-2) = 178

2n + 3n+16 + 5n-2 = 178

10n+14 = 178

10n = 178-14

10n = 164

n = 164/10

n = 16.4