Question

The perimeter of a triangular plot of land is 2400f ft. The longest side is 200 ft less the twice the shortest. The middle side is 200 ft less than the longest side. Find the lengths of the three sides of the triangular plot

Answer 1

600, 800 and 1000ft

Explanation:

See the attached picture.

Step 1 draw a diagram

Step 2 write and then solve an equation

Step 3 substitute x to find the other two sides

Step 4 check your answer

Step 5 write a therefore statement