The perimeter of a triangle is 45 The longest side is six more than twice the shortest side. The third side is 7 less than the longest side. Find the length of each side

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The perimeter of a triangle is 45 The longest side is six more than twice the shortest side. The third side is 7 less than the longest side. Find the length of each side.

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