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  • 19-02-2017
  • Mathematics
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A triangle has a perimeter of 18 inches. if one side has length 8 inches, find the length of the shortest side if the other lengths are in the ratio of 2 units : 3 units.

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wolf1728
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  • 22-02-2017
Perimeter = 18 = 8 + 2x + 3x

10 = 5x
x = 2
So the sides are 8, 4 and 6

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