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The three sides of an equilateral triangle measure x + 12, 2x - 5 and 3x - 22 inches. The sides of the triangle measure a. 17 inches b. 29 inches c. 32.5 inches d. 44.5 inches
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The three sides of an equilateral triangle measure x + 12, 2x - 5 and 3x - 22 inches. The sides of the triangle measure

a. 17 inches
b. 29 inches
c. 32.5 inches
d. 44.5 inches

User MrN
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Answer:

29 inches

Explanation:


User Elmor
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An equilateral triangle has all the sides equal.
So we are given with x + 12, 2x - 5 and 3x - 22 inches.
Which means :
x + 12 = 2x - 5 = 3x - 22
Solving for x :
x + 12 = 2 x - 5
12 + 5 = 2 x - x
17 = x
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