Question

two sides of an equilateral triangle measure (2y+3) units and (y^2 -5) units. if the perimeter of the triangle is 33 units, what's the value of y?

Answer 1

The answer would be -17y.

Answer 2

Multiply 2y+3 by three to make the sides of the triangle. Then set that equal to 33. This should give you y.

3(2y+3)=6y+9. 6y+9=33 6y=24 y=4