SOLUTION: The lengths of three sides of a triangle are 2x, 3x-4, and x+4. Find a value of x that makes the triangle equilateral.

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Question 938079: The lengths of three sides of a triangle are 2x, 3x-4, and x+4. Find a value of x that makes the triangle equilateral.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x = 3x-4
x = 4 makes the triangle equilateral
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Note:
2x = x+4
x= 4 as well, as it must be