-2x/5-2=18
-2x/5-2+2=18+2
-2x/5=20
-2x/5x5=20x5
-2x=100
-2x/-2=100/-2
x=-50
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<span>The ratio of the measures of the sides of a triangle is 5:7:8, and its perimeter is 40 inches. what is the measures of each side of the triangle
Sides are (5/20) x 40 = 10 inches
(7/20) x 40 = 14 inches, and (8/20) x 40 = 16 inches respectively. </span>
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