In a particular triangle, the second side measures 5 less than twice the first side. The third side measures 3 more than the sec

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Karo-lina-s [1.5K]

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In a particular triangle, the second side measures 5 less than twice the first side. The third side measures 3 more than the sec

ond side. In terms of x, what is the perimeter?

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lorasvet [3.4K] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-18T14:13:30+03:00

lorasvet [3.4K]4 years ago

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5x-7
If the first side is just x, then the second side must be 2x-5, or 5 less than twice the first. If this is the second side, then the third must be 2x-2, because the third side "measures 3 more than the second side."
The perimeter is 5x-7 = (x) + (2x-5) + (2x-2).