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C00N3Y
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So i have a triangle

one side length is 3x

second is 5x+2

third is 7x-3

peremiter is 29 cm

what is the length of each side



thanks ++k
May 3 2009 4:14PM
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49566738265
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Perimeter is 29 cm, and a triangle has 3 sides that you are given.  Add the sides, and those obviously are equal to the perimeter.  Solve for x.
May 3 2009 4:16PM
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RussBuss2o7
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x=2

sides are 6, 11, and 12
May 3 2009 4:18PM
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CoolioDude
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x=2. is this algebra im guessing?
May 3 2009 4:18PM
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Ski.Ballet
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3x+5x+2+7x-3 = 29
combine terms, solve for x
15x+(-1) = 29
15x = 30
x = 2
substitute
3(2) = 6
7(2)-3 = 11
5(2)+2 = 12
check
6 + 11 + 12 = 29
fin.
May 3 2009 4:18PM
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C00N3Y
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thanks
+k

end
May 3 2009 4:21PM
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CoolioDude
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dude! you beat me by like 30 secs. haha
May 3 2009 4:22PM
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mizzike
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(3x)+(5x+2)+(7x-3)= 29
Solve for X (x=2)
then substitute the X value into each of the 3 sides
Side 1. 3(2)= 6
Side 2. 5(2)+2= 12
Side 3. 7(2)-3= 11

6+12+11= 29

All done!
May 3 2009 4:23PM
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mizzike
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Haha fuck! i was too late
May 3 2009 4:23PM
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