The three sides of a triangle are n, 3n+3, and 3n−1. If the perimeter of the triangle is 72m, what is the length of each side?

Collin asked Mar 8, 2022

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Answer: 10m, 33m, and 29m

Explanation:

n + 3n+3 + 3n-1 = 72m

7n+2=72m

7n = 72-2

n = 70/7

n = 10

Aaron Bertsch answered Mar 15, 2022

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