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29 January, 11:08

The three sides of an equilateral triangle measure x + 12, 2x - 5 and 3x - 22 inches. The sides of the triangle measure

a. 17 inches

b. 29 inches

c. 32.5 inches

d. 44.5 inches

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  1. 29 January, 11:16
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    An equilateral triangle has all the sides equal.

    So we are given with x + 12, 2x - 5 and 3x - 22 inches.

    Which means:

    x + 12 = 2x - 5 = 3x - 22

    Solving for x:

    x + 12 = 2 x - 5

    12 + 5 = 2 x - x

    17 = x
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