Question

The sides of a triangle are given by x, 2x + 2 and 3x – 2. If its perimeter is 30 cm,
then find the smallest side of the triangle.​

Answer 1

Answer:

5 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the question,

x+2x+2+3x-2=30

6x=30

x=30\6

x=5

The smallest side of the triangle is 5 cm

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

formula of perimeter of triangle is sum of all sides

so

x+2x+2+3x-2 = 30

6x=30

X=5