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two sides of an equilateral triangle measure (2y+3) units and (y^2 -5) units. if the perimeter of the triangle is 33 units, what's the value of y?
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two sides of an equilateral triangle measure (2y+3) units and (y^2 -5) units. if the perimeter of the triangle is 33 units, what's the value of y?

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The answer would be -17y.
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Multiply 2y+3 by three to make the sides of the triangle. Then set that equal to 33. This should give you y.

3(2y+3)=6y+9. 6y+9=33 6y=24 y=4
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