The second side of a triangular deck is 4 feet longer than the shortest side, and the third side is 4 feet shorter than twice the length of the shortest side. If the perimeter of the deck is 56 feet, what are the lengths of the three sides? The shortest side of the deck is feet.

The second side of a triangular deck is 4 feet longer than the shortest side, and the third side is 4 feet shorter than twice the length of the shortest side. If the perimeter of the deck is 56 feet, what are the lengths of the three sides? The shortest side of the deck is feet.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter10: Quadratic Equations

Section10.4: Solve Applications Modeled By Quadratic Equations

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The second side of a triangular deck is 4 feet longer than the shortest side, and the third side is 4 feet shorter than twice the length of the shortest side. If the
perimeter of the deck is 56 feet, what are the lengths of the three sides?
The shortest side of the deck is
feet.

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