Question

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

Answer 1

Do you have any idea? @XxH2O_AvengerxX

Answer 2

This is on my lesson,but i've never seen it before

Answer 3

We didnt learn this

Answer 4

The perimeter is all the sides added together. So 5+3+__= 17

Answer 5

9?

Answer 6

Your correct :)

Answer 7

Do you understand it now?

Answer 8

so.... s+3?