27-06-2014
Mathematics

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One side of a triangle is 1 in. longer than the shortest side and is 1 in. shorter than the longest side. The perimeter is 17 in. Find the dimensions of the triangle.

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27-06-2014

X + (x+1) + (x+2) = 17

3x + 3 = 17

3x = 14

X = 14/3

Shortest side = 14/3 = 4-2/3

Medium side = 5-2/3

Longest side = 6-2/3 .

Their sum is 17 .

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