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A triangle has sides measuring x cm, (x + 3) cm and (x + 5) cm respectively.Its perimeter is 20 cm. Calculate the value of x.
 Sep 21, 2013
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All you have to do is

(x) + (x + 3) + (x + 5) = 20
3x + 8 = 20
3x = 12
x = 4

You have to add the side lengths together and then set them equal to the perimeter, then simplify from there.
 Sep 21, 2013

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