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15 May, 23:58

In a particular triangle, the second side measures 5 less than twice the first side. The third side measures 3 more than the second side. In terms of x, what is the perimeter?

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  1. 16 May, 03:33
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    5x-7

    If the first side is just x, then the second side must be 2x-5, or 5 less than twice the first. If this is the second side, then the third must be 2x-2, because the third side "measures 3 more than the second side."

    The perimeter is 5x-7 = (x) + (2x-5) + (2x-2).
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