Question

The sides of a triangle are as follows:

2x – 4
x + 5
3x + 3
Find x if the perimeter of the triangle is 100 in.
Set up an equation and solve.
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Answer 1

x=16

Explanation:

(2x-4)+(x+5)+(3x+3)=100

6x+4=100

6x=96

x=16