The first side of a triangle measures 5 in. less than the second side, the third side is 3 in. more than the first side, and the perimeter is 17 in. How long is the third side?

If s represents the length of the second side, which of the following represents the length of the third side?
s - 5
s - 2
s + 3

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The first side of a triangle measures 5 in. less than the second side, the third side is 3 in. more than the first side, and the perimeter is 17 in. How long is the third side?

If s represents the length of the second side, which of the following represents the length of the third side? 
 s - 5
 s - 2
 s + 3

anonymous · Answer

Lets draw a picture to help us understand. Anytime you have a geometry question with no picture...draw a picture!

anonymous · Answer

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