<PRE><B>Question 1106553</B>
One side of a triangle banner is 1 1/2 times longer than the second side and 2cm shorter than the third side. The perimeter of the triangle is 98cm. How long is the shortest side?
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1 time longer = 2 times as long.
1 1/2 times longer = 2.5 times as long
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s = 1st side length
2.5s = 2nd side length
s-2 = 3rd side
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Add them.
The sum is 98 cm
Solve for s</PRE>