Problema Solution

1 side of a triangle is half the longest side. the third is 10 meters less than the longest side. the perimeter is 45 meters. find all three sides?

Answer provided by our tutors

A = 1/2x

B = x

C = x - 10

1/2x +x + x - 10 = 45

2 1/2 x = 55

 

x = 22

A = 11 meters.

B = 22 meters.

C = 12 meters.