Question

Two equal sides of a triangle are each 4 meters less than thrice the third side. If the perimeter of the triangle is 55 metres, find the lengths of the sides.

Answer 1

Let the length be m
Given
P of a triangle is 55m
One side be 3x -4
Second side be 4-x
Acc to que
P of a triangle = 55
4-x +x+ 3x-4 = 55
3x=55
X=55/3m