Question 1143870
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Let x be the shortest side length. Then the two other sides are 2x and 3x-2 units long.


The perimeter is  x + 2x + (3x-2).


The equation is


    x + 2x + (3x-2) = 40    inches.


Simplify and solve for x.
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Extremely simple problem.