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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the length of the shortest side if the perimeter is equal to 60 feet?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i got 5 ft..?

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

2x + 8 + 3x - 2 + 5x + 4 = 60 10x +10 = 60 10x = 60 - 10 10x = 50 x = 5 that's just x

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

you need to find out the measure of each sides 2x + 8 = 2(5) + 8 = 18 3x - 2 = 3(5) - 2 = 13 5x + 4 = 5(5) - 4 = 29 which one is the smallest?

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

did you get it @Trexy ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so its 13 is the smallest?

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

yes

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