Problema Solution

side x if a triagle is 3yd longer than twice side y. side z is 3yd shorter than twice side y. if the perimeter of the triangle is 14yd. find the lengths of the three sides.

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x = 2y+3

z = 2y-3

so, x+y+z = 2y+3+y+2y-3

or 14 = 5y

so, y = 2.7 yd

x= 8.4 yd

z = 2.4 yd