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the 3 sides of a triangle have lengths of (x+7) inches, (5x+6) inches, and (5x-3) inches. What is the length of the shortest side if the perimeter of the triangle is 43 inches

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x + 7 + 5x + 6 + 5x - 3 = 43

11x + 10 = 43

11x = 33

x = 3 inches

10 + 21 + 12

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