The longest side of a triangle is 4 times as large as the smallest side. The other side is 16 more than the smallest side. Find each side length if the perimeter is 64 inches. (Hint: make x-smallest side)

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The longest side of a triangle is 4 times as large as the smallest side. The other side is 16 more than the smallest side. Find each side
length if the perimeter is 64 inches. (Hint: make x-smallest side)
Transcribed Image Text:The longest side of a triangle is 4 times as large as the smallest side. The other side is 16 more than the smallest side. Find each side length if the perimeter is 64 inches. (Hint: make x-smallest side)
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