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  • 19-10-2016
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The three sides of a triangle are n, 3n + 5, and 4n − 9. If the perimeter of the triangle is 68 feet, what is the length of each side?

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ElQueDijimos
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  • 19-10-2016
4n - 9 + 3n + 5 + n = 68

combine like terms

8n - 4 = 68

addition property of equations

8n = 72

division property of equality

n = 9

SIDES:

n = 9

3n + 5 = 32

[ 3(9) + 5 = 32 ]

4n - 9 = 27

[ 4(9) - 9 = 27 ]
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