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A triangle has sides of (2x), (x - 7) and (3x - 20).

(x - 7)
2x
(3x - 20)
(a)
Find an expression, in terms of x, for the perimeter of the triangle.
Give your answer in its simplest form.
The perimeter of the triangle is 87cm.
Work out the value of x.
(b)

User Abrahab
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2x+x-7+3x-20=87cm
6x-27=87
6x=114
x=19
Therefore the sides are:12cm, 38cm, and 37cm
User Patrick Klug
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