Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 9 - Section 9.1 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 639: 35

Answer

5 inches, 7 inches, 7 inches, 10 inches

Work Step by Step

perimeter = 29 in long side = 2* short side middle side = 2+short $l = 2*s$ $m=2+s$ $29=l+s+m+m$ $29 = 2s+s+(2+s)+(2+s)$ $29 = 3s+4+2s$ $29 = 5s+4$ $25= 5s$ $25/5 = 5s/5$ $5=s$ $l = 2*s$ $l= 2*5$ $l=10$ $m=2+5$ $m=7$
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