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  • 02-12-2018
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A triangle has a perimeter of 33cm. If the three sides of the triangle are n, 3n−4, and 3n−5, what is the length of each side?

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DeanR
DeanR DeanR
  • 02-12-2018

Just did this one.


The perimeter is the sum of the sides.

n + (3n - 4) + (3n - 5) = 33

7n - 9 = 33

7n = 42

n = 6

3n-4=18-4=14

3n-5=13

Check: 6+14+13=33, good

Answer: 6 cm, 14 cm, 13 cm

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