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In a triangle the longest side is 4 inches shorter than three times the shortest side. The third side is 5 inches more than the shortest side. If the perimeter of the triangle is 36 inches, find the length of the third side.

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Answer:

12

Explanation:

Short side is 7, long side is 17

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