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.

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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.

Ms. Sue · Accepted Answer

m + (m - 71) + (m + 373) = 3,080

Jess · Answer

926? Thank you.

Ms. Sue · Answer

That doesn't answer the question. Find the lengths of the three sides.

Jess · Answer

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.

Ms. Sue · Answer

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

Jess · Answer

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

Ms. Sue · Answer

Yes. middle side is 926 so 926-71 for the shortest side? How long is the longest side?

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.

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.