Asked by Jess

A certain triangle has a perimeter of 3080 mi. The shortest side measures 71 mi less than the middle​ side, and the longest side measures 373 mi more than the middle side. Find the lengths of the three sides.
Answered by Ms. Sue
m + (m - 71) + (m + 373) = 3,080
Answered by Jess
926?
Thank you.
Answered by Ms. Sue
That doesn't answer the question.

Find the lengths of the three sides.

Answered by Jess
The problem I am having is trying to figure out how to start.
Can't figure out the sides if I dont know how to start.
Answered by Ms. Sue
First, find the value of m, using that equation. M is the middle side.

The shortest side measures 71 mi less than the middle​ side,

and the longest side measures 373 mi more than the middle side

Answered by Jess
middle side is 926
so 926-71 for the shortest side?

855
okay I got it, thank you.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes. middle side is 926
so 926-71 for the shortest side?

How long is the longest side?