Question

The three sides of a triangle are n,4n-8, and 3n-6. If the perimeter of the triangle is 66 cm what is the length of each side

Answer 1

n+4n-8 +3n-6 = 66

8n-14=66

8n=66+14

8n =80

n =80/8 = 10

1st side = n = 10cm

2nd side = 4n-8=32cm

3rd side = 3n-6 = 24cm

perimeter = 66cm

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