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A triangle has one side that measures x, and the other two sides each measure 4 inches less than x. the perimeter is 19 inches. what is the measure of x?
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A triangle has one side that measures x, and the other two sides each measure 4 inches less than x. the perimeter is 19 inches. what is the measure of x?

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19 = x + (x-4) + (x-4)
19 = 3x -8
27 = 3x
x = 9
So the sides are:
9, 5 and 5


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