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17 November, 12:39

The perimeter of a triangle is 86 inches. The largest side is four inches less than twice the smallest side. The third side is 10 inches longer than the smallest side. What is the length of each side?

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  1. 17 November, 12:49
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    Hello,

    Assume x the smallest side.

    y the third side

    z the largest side

    z=2x-4

    y=10+x

    x+y+z=86

    ==>x + (10+x) + (2x-4) = 86

    ==>4x=86-10+4

    ==>x=20, y=30 and z=36
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