Question

6) The perimeter of triangle ABC is 32 inches. Side B is 4 inches shorter than side A. Side C is twice as long as Side A. What is the length of side A, in inches?

Answer 1

The length of side A is 9 inches.

Explanation:

B= A-4

C= A×2

B= 9-4

C= 9×2

B= 5

C= 18

9+5+18= 32 inches

A= 9 inches

B= 5 inches

C= 18 inches