The first side of a triangle measures 4 in. less than the second side, the third side is 3 in more than the first side, and the perimeter is 15 in. How long is the third side? If s represents the length

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Forza asked Oct 1, 2022

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The first side of a triangle measures 4 in. less than the second side, the third side is 3 in more than the first side, and the perimeter is 15 in. How long is the third side?

If s represents the length of the second side, which of the following represents the length of the third side?
O S-4
OS-1
OS+3

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Answer:

s-1

Explanation:

1st side: s-4

2nd side: s-4+3, which is 's-1'

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