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One side of a triangle is half the longest side. The third side is 10 feet less than the longest side. The perimeter is 75. Find all three sides

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Answer:One side of a triangle is half the longest side. The third side is 13 feet less than the longest side. The perimeter is 62 feet.

Explanation:

User Rehan
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Explanation:

l-longest

l + l/2 + l-10 =75

2l -10 + l/2 =75

2l + l/2 =75+10=85

(5/2)l =85

l=85×2/5 =34

first side=34ft

second side=l/2=34/2=17ft

third side = 34-10=24ft

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