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The lengths of the sides of a triangle are x, 2x + 1, 5x + 4 inches. If the perimeter is 53 inches, what is thevalue of x?
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The lengths of the sides of a triangle are x, 2x + 1, 5x + 4 inches. If the perimeter is 53 inches, what is thevalue of x?

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Answer: 6


Step-by-step explanation:

x + 2x + 1 + 5x + 4 = 53
8x + 5 = 53
8x = 48
x = 6
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