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The perimeter of a right triangle is 60 cm. Side A is 2cm less than half Side B. Side C is 2 cm longer than Side B. Find the lengths of the three sides.
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The perimeter of a right triangle is 60 cm. Side A is 2cm less than half Side B. Side C is 2 cm longer than Side B. Find the lengths of the three sides.

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A = 1/2B -2
C = B+2
B = B
A+ B +C = 60
1/2B -2 +B + 2 +B = 60
2.5B = 60
B = 24
A = 1/2(24) -2
A = 10
C = (24) + 2
C= 26
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