Question

The lengths of the sides of a triangle are represented by 3 consecutive even integers. if the perimeter of the triangle is 72 feet, find the lengths of its sides

Answer 1

P = a + b + c
P = 72
a = x
b = x + 2
c = x + 4

72 = x + x + 2 + x + 4
72 = 3x + 6
72 - 6 = 3x
66 = 3x
66/3 = x
22 = x

x + 2 = 22 + 2 = 24
x + 4 = 22 + 4 = 26

the sides of ur triangle are : 22,24,26 <==