Question

The side lengths, in centimeters, of a triangle are 5x, 32, and 2(3x + 2). perimeter of the triangle is 80 centimeters. what is the length of the shortest side of the triangle

Answer 1

20 cm

Explanation:

5x + 32 + 6x + 4 = 80

11x + 36 = 80

11x = 44

x = 4

sides of triangle:

5(4) = 20 cm

32 cm

6(4) + 2 = 26 cm