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The first side of a triangle measures 4 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?a. s - 4b. s - 1c. s + 3 |
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Answer» b . s-1 Step-by-step explanation: let the length of SECOND side be s.. then first side is s-4 and third side is (s-4)+3 = s-1 perimeter is s + (s-4) + (s-1) = 3s - 5 = 17 or s = 22/3 |
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