Question

The second side of a triangle is 2 times the first side. The third side of a triangle is 6 times the first side. If the perimeter of the triangle is 72 feet, find the length of each side.

Answer 1

First side is 8 feet

second side is 16 feet

third side is 48 feet

Explanation:

x + 2x + 6x = 72

9x = 72

x = 72/9

x = 8