Question

The first side of a triangle is 8 meters longer than twice the second side. The third side is 3 times the second side. The perimeter is 128 meters. Find the lengths of the three sides. (show work)

Answer 1

S+2s+8+3s=128
s+2s+3s=120
6s=120
s=20
Side One=2(20)+8=48
Side Two=20
Side Three3(20)=60
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