Solve the Problem by Writing and Using a System of Linear

question 104

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem by writing and using a system of linear equations.
-The perimeter of a triangle is 29 inches. Three times the length of the longest side minus the length of the shortest side is 25 inches. The sum of the length of the longest side and twice the sum of both the other side lengths is 47 inches. Find the side lengths.

• A) 8 in., 11 in., 10 in.
• B) 7 in., 10 in., 12 in.
• C) No solution
• D) 8 in., 10 in., 11 in.

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