one side of the triangular banner is 1 1/2 times longer than the second side and 2 cm. shorter than the third side. the perimeter of the triangle is 98 cm. how long is the shorter side?

Answer 1

One side is x
The next side is 2/3 x
The last side is x+2

x + 2x/3 + x+2 = 98
Find x, then the short side is 2/3 x.