Question

The perimeter of a triangle is 60 inches.

If the sides of the triangle are 2x, 3x, and 5x, find the length of the shortest side.

A.) 1 ft

B.) 2 in.

C.) 4 in.

D.) 6 in.

Answer 1

perimeter = 60, which is the sum of all the sides
therefore
2x + 3x + 5x = 60

solve for x, then find 2*x

Answer 2

Can you help me out with that?

Answer 3

The shortest side length is 12.

Answer 4

2x + 3x + 5x = 60
combine like terms and solve for x

Answer 5

I got 6. is that correct?

Answer 6

yes, x = 6, so what is 2*x?

Answer 7

{2x,3x,5x}/.x->6 , {12,18,30}

Answer 8

But there is no answer 12!?

Answer 9

did you solve it?

Answer 10

all you do is solve for x

Answer 11

I solved for x. and I got 12. but there isn't an answer 12!

Answer 12

no add all the sides together

Answer 13

hm, that's odd, the answer should be 12 but it's not one of the answer choices

in that case, I believe the problem has a typo

Answer 14

I would put D for now (even though it's not right) but be sure to tell your teacher about it

Answer 15

no you are going at it wrong @Vocaloid

Answer 16

how am I wrong?

2x + 3x + 5x = 60
x = 6
shortest side = 2x = 2*6 = 12...

Answer 17

woah nevermind. my bad. wtf man. yea its your question @cheyennerae1605