Find the value of x if the three sides of a triangle are 18, 11, and 3x + 2.
I can't figure out how to do this! It's not a right triangle.

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Find the value of x if the three sides of a triangle are 18, 11, and 3x + 2. 
I can't figure out how to do this! It's not a right triangle.

terenzreignz · Answer

THE value or the possible values?

anonymous · Answer

THE value

terenzreignz · Answer

Well, that's not possible, there are infinitely many possible values of x, right?

terenzreignz · Answer

Unless some info is lacking... do you have a drawing or something?

anonymous · Answer

Oh yeah sorry ha. There is a drawing but I'm new I don't know how to post it

terenzreignz · Answer

There's a draw button down there 
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anonymous · Answer

The triangle has all acute angles if that helps. And it looks equilateral

terenzreignz · Answer

Looks can be deceiving.  Is one of the angles given a measure?

anonymous · Answer

Ok I just want to draw it for you but I can't find the button?

anonymous · Answer

No there is no angle given

terenzreignz · Answer

Underneath the box with the "Type your reply" there are three buttons
Equation
Draw 
and 
Attach File.

Select accordingly :)

terenzreignz · Answer

Or you can take a picture of it and upload it somewhere.

anonymous · Answer

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terenzreignz · Answer

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