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10 August, 05:21

The lengths of the sides of a triangle are represented by 3 consecutive even integers. if the perimeter of the triangle is 72 feet, find the lengths of its sides

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  1. 10 August, 05:26
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    P = a + b + c

    P = 72

    a = x

    b = x + 2

    c = x + 4

    72 = x + x + 2 + x + 4

    72 = 3x + 6

    72 - 6 = 3x

    66 = 3x

    66/3 = x

    22 = x

    x + 2 = 22 + 2 = 24

    x + 4 = 22 + 4 = 26

    the sides of ur triangle are : 22,24,26 <==
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