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The perimeter of a triangle is 51 centimeters. The lengths of its sides are represented by x, x + 2 and x + 4. Find the lengths of all three sides.

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Answer:

sides are 15 cm, 17 cm, and 19 cm

Explanation:

x + (x+2) + (x+4) = 51

3x+6 = 51

3x = 45

x = 15

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