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2 January, 06:50

The second side of a triangular deck is 6 feet longer than the shortest side and a third side that is 6 feet shorter than twice the length of the shortest side. If the perimeter of the deck is 68 feet, what are the lengths of the three sides?

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  1. 2 January, 07:16
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    You have x, x + 6, and 2x - 6. Together, they equal 68 feet, meaning that 4x = 68. therefore x = 17 feet. The lengths would then be 17 ft, 23 ft, and 28 ft.
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