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13 April, 10:30

The first side of a triangle is 2 cm longer than the second side. the third side is 5 cm shorter than twice the second side. the perimeter is 49 cm. find the length of each side.

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  1. 13 April, 10:56
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    Side 1: x+2

    Side 2: x

    Side 3: 2x-5

    Perimeter (sum of the sides) = 49 cm

    (x+2) + x + (2x-5) = 49

    4x-3=49

    4x=52

    x=13

    Side 1=15 cm

    Side 2=13 cm

    Side 3=21 cm
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