Question 209923
> The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 5:12:13. 
What is the length of each side of the triangle if the perimeter of the triangle is 15 in.
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Let x = the multiplier of each ratio value to achieve this perimeter:
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5x + 12x + 13x = 15
30x = 15
x = {{{15/30}}}
x = .5
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The dimensions: 
.5(5) = 2.5
.5(12) = 6
.5(13) = 6.5
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Check solution: 2.5 + 6 + 6.5 = 15
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Statement. 
multiply each of the ratio values by one half to get a perimeter of 15