Problema Solution
A pie shaped (triangular) lake front lot has a perimeter of 1200 ft. One side is 200 feet longer than the shortest side, while the third side is 400 feet longer than the shortest side. Find the lengths of all three sides.
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We have a short side, 200 more than that, and 400 more
x, x + 200, x + 400
We know they all add up to 1200
3x + 600 = 1200
Simplify
3x = 600
x = 200
Then plug back in
200, 400, 600