Question

The longest side of a triangle is twice as long as the shortest side and 2cm longer than the third side. If the perimeter of triangle is 33cm, what is the length of each side?
Answer using Polya's four steps.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the shortest side be x cm

Longest side = 2x cm

Third side = 2x–2 cm

Perimeter = 33 cm

According to the question,

2x + 2x–2 +x = 33

=>5x–2 = 33

=> x = 35/5

=> x = 7

Thus the sides are as, follows

The shortest side = 7 cm

The longest side= 14 cm

The third side = 12 cm

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Debasish Biswal