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?

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?

sbrummitt · Answer

ANYBODY

jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

If s be the second side

=> first side= s-5
      third side = (s-5)+3
      perimeter= first side + second side + third side =17

jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

now u may find s & the length (in inches) of the third side.

sbrummitt · Answer

thank you.