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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve each problem by writing an inequality. The lengths of the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 5:6:7. Describe the length of the longest side if the perimeter is not more than 54 cm. The ratio part is really confusing me!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5x + 6x + 7x < 54

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

@niravshah08 Ohh okay so that's how you do it! Thanks! So then I just combine all the like terms and then 54/18x??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yup

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@niravshah08 Thanks!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ur welcome

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