Question

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Answer 1

G. 8m

Explanation:

The perimeter of the given triangle:

`(-x^2+3x+30)+(x^2-9)+(18-2x)=44`

`-x^2+3x+30+x^2-9+18-2x=44` combine like terms

`(-x^2+x^2)+(3x-2x)+(30-9+18)=44`

`x+39=44` subtract 39 from both sides

`x=5`

The length of the shortes side:

`18-2x=18-2(5)=18-10=8\ m`