The ratio of the measures of the sides of a triangle is 2:8:9. If the perimeter of the triangle is 76 inches, find the length of each side.

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Vimard · Answer 1 · 2022-03-23T03:49:17+0000

Answer:

The length of the sides are 8 , 32 , 36

Explanation:

Ratio of sides = 2 : 8 : 9

The sides are 2x , 8x , 9x

Perimeter of triangle = 76 inches

2x+ 8x + 9x = 76

19x = 76

x = 76/19

x = 4

2x = 2*4 = 8

8x = 8 * 4 = 32

9x = 9 * 4 = 36