Question

Solve triangle problems where angles or sides are given in terms of other angles or sides

Question
The perimeter of a triangle is 49 feet. One side of the triangle is 17 feet shorter than the second side. The third side is 6 feet
shorter than the second side. Find the length of each side.
Provide your answer below.

Answer 1

side 1: 30 side 2: 13 side 3: 6

Explanation:

49-6=43

x+x-17=43

2x-17=43

2x=60

x=30