Question

the first side of the triangle measures 6 in. less than the second side, the third side is 5 in. more than the first and the perimeter is 20in . how long is each side..... I have a hard time with word problems

Answer 1

im totally lost

Answer 2

x be 14

Answer 3

I got what u did I forget to take from both sides.. I struggle at this so bad thank u

Answer 4

i though one side had to be 5 in less than the first

Answer 5

oh wow, I could of sworn it was 6 less. That means my answer is wrong

Answer 6

one side is 6in less the other is 5 in more

Answer 7

I think I might have did it right this time. Sorry, but it was hard to visualize the way you wrote it

Answer 8

i know that's how they gave it me

Answer 9

You could have drawn it earlier, and said my answer was wrong :)

Answer 10

i was not sure .. so now how do i do that equation

Answer 11

x = y - 6
z = 5+x
x+y+z = 20

Answer 12

so how do i get each side length

Answer 13

You solve the system using substitution and/or elimination.

Answer 14

ok

Answer 15

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=x%3Dy-6%2C+z%3D5%2Bx%2C+x%2By%2Bz%3D20

Answer 16

thank u so much