SOLUTION: If an equilateral triangle has two sides that measure 7x - 4 units and 2x + 11 units, respectively, what is the perimeter?

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Question 938787: If an equilateral triangle has two sides that measure 7x - 4 units and 2x + 11 units, respectively, what is the perimeter?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Equilateral Triangle

7x-4 = 2x+11
5x = 15
x = 3
...
each Side is 17 units 2%2A3%2B11
..
P = 51 units 3%2A17