Find the missing side length of a triangle.
Side A: 3x-2
Side B: 6x+6
Perimeter: 13x+11

Can you work out the problem for me along with finding the answer?

Question

Find the missing side length of a triangle.
Side A: 3x-2
Side B: 6x+6
Perimeter: 13x+11

Can you work out the problem for me along with finding the answer?

opcode · Answer

Hmm, I may be going at the wrong approach of this but have you ever heard of, "The sum of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side."

confusionist · Answer

Yes, I've heard that. :) The equations are just tripping me up. I know the Pythagorean theorem, but I can't deal with the equations.

opcode · Answer

Let me work this out on paper I'll get back to you in a second if I solve it :-P.

confusionist · Answer

Thanks. :)

opcode · Answer

Okay I solved it, scanning the paper, just a second :-).

confusionist · Answer

Wow, thank you so much! I'm sorry I didnt get you the medal sooner! :)

opcode · Answer

LOL. I don't work for medals, I am just trying to stay sharp. 

Anyway, if you need any more help with this or need a better explanation just tag me :-).