Answer:
2x - 1 = y
2x - 1 = 2.5
Use inverse operations
2.5 + 1 = 3.5
3.5 / 2 = 1.75
2 x 1.75 - 1 = 2.5
x = 1.75
First side is 8 feet
second side is 16 feet
third side is 48 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
x + 2x + 6x = 72
9x = 72
x = 72/9
x = 8
11
21
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X = 34
3x+44+x=180
4x+44=180
4x=136
x=34
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