A certain triangle has a perimeter of 3082 mi. The shortest side measures 71 mi less than the middle side and the longest side measures 372 mi. more than the middle side. Find the measure of the three sides.

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A certain triangle has a perimeter of 3082 mi. The shortest side measures 71 mi less than the middle side and the longest side measures 372 mi. more than the middle side. Find the measure  of the three sides.

ddcamp · Answer

Let's set up a few equations. We'll use m for the length of the middle side, s for the length of the short side and l for the length of the longest side.

Using these 3 variables, what would be an equation to find the perimeter?

anonymous · Answer

y=mx+b?

mathstudent55 · Answer

The perimeter is the sum of the lengths of the sides.

triciaal · Answer

do you need more help? best response already given

triciaal · Answer

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