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A triangle has one side that measures x, and the other two sides each measure 4 Inches less than x. The perimeter is 19
Inches.
What is the measure of x?
5
3
9
2

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

one side of a triangle =x

the other two sides measure = (x-4) each

perimeter = 19

therefore :

perimeter of a triangle = x + (x-4) + (x-4)

I.e = x+x+x-4-4=19

= 3x -8=19

= 3x = 19+8

3x=27

divide both sides by 3

x=9

Answer 2

Answer:3

Step-by-step explanation: the closest multiple of for is 16 then reminder 3