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A triangle has the side 7+x and a side of 15 find the other side

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

Well, you didn't specify if it was an isosceles triangle or if it was equal or anything so we're going to assume it is.

So since both sides are equal 7+x=15

7(-7)+x=15(-7)

x=8

Plug in 8 as x to check

7 + 8

15

Which would equal the other side.

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