Question 1059043
A flower bed is in the shape of a triangle with one side twice the length of the shortest​ side, and the third side is 17 feet more than the length of the shortest side. Find the dimensions if the perimeter is 157 feet. 
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shortest = s
3rd  = t
other = o
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Equations:
o = 2s
t = s + 17
o + s + t = 157
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Substitute and solve for "s"::
2s + s+17 + s = 157
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4s = 140
s = 35 ft (shortest)
o = 2s = 70 ft (other)
t = s+17 = 52 ft (3rd side)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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