Question

The second side of a triangular deck is 5 feet longer than the shortest side. The third side of the deck is 5 feet shorter than twice the length of the shortest side. If the
perimeter of the deck is 60 feet, what are the lengths of the three sides?
The shortest side of the deck is feet.
(Simplify your answer.)

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

60= s+5  + 2s-5 + s

60 = 4s

15 = s

the short side is 15

the 2nd side is 20

the 3rd side is 25