The Second Side of a Triangle Is 4 Centimeters Longer

question 97

Multiple Choice

The second side of a triangle is 4 centimeters longer than 5 times the first side. The third side is 5 centimeters longer than the second side. If the perimeter is 178 centimeters, find the length of each side of the triangle.

• A) 94 centimeters, 79 centimeters and 84 centimeters
• B) 15 centimeters, 79 centimeters and 84 centimeters
• C) 15 centimeters, 79 centimeters and 99 centimeters
• D) 15 centimeters, 163 centimeters and 84 centimeters

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