Question

The second side of a triangular deck is 3 feet longer than the shortest​ side, and the third side is3 feet shorter than twice the length of the shortest side. If the perimeter of the deck is 52 ​feet, what are the lengths of the three​ sides?

Answer 1

13, 16, 23

Explanation:

The first side is x.

The second side is x + 3

The third side is 2x - 3

(x) + (x +3) + (2x - 3) = 4x

4x = 52

x = 13