A triangle has a perimeter of 32 inches. The medium side is 7 more than the short side, and the longest side is3 times the length of the shortest side. Find the shortest side.

Answer 1

x + (x + 7) + 3x = 32

5x + 7 = 32

5x = 25

x = ?

Answer 2

A triangle has a perimeter of
32
inches. The medium side is
4
more than the short side, and the longest side is
5
times the length of the shortest side. Find the shortest side.