nataliemc2003 nataliemc2003
  • 16-11-2016
  • Mathematics
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A triangle has one side that measures x, and the other two sides each measure 4 inches less than x. The perimeter is 19 inches.

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ihuomaebukac ihuomaebukac
  • 03-03-2022

Ist side=x

2nd and third sides=x-4 each

perimeter=x+(x-4)+(x-4)

but perimeter is equal to 19

19=x+x+x-4-4

19=3x-8

3x=19+8

3x=27

therefore x=27/3

=9inches

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