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The measures of two sides of a triangle are 8x+8 and 2x+7. If the perimeter

measures 15x+22, what is the measure of the third side, in terms of x?

User Gbenga
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Answer:

5x + 7

Explanation:

8x + 8 + 2x + 7 = 10x + 15

15x + 22 - (10x + 15) = 5x + 7

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