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6 August, 02:53

One side of a triangle is 52 cm shorter than the base. The other side is 56 cm longer than the base. What length of the base will give a perimeter of 166 cm?

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  1. 6 August, 03:00
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    The variable x represents the base.

    x + (x-52) + (x+56) = 166

    3x+4=166

    3x=162

    x=54

    Final answer: 54 cm
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