in the shape of a triangle with one side twice the length of the shortest​ side and the third side is 30 feet more than the length of the shortest side Find the dimensions if the perimeter is 158 feet

Question

A flower bed is in the shape of a triangle with one side twice the length of the shortest​ side, and the third side is

30

feet more than the length of the shortest side. Find the dimensions if the perimeter is

158

feet.

Answer 1

Define your variables:

Side 1 = Short Side = x

Side 2 = Long Side = 2*x

Side 3 = Third Side = x + 30

Perimeter = x +2*x + (x+30) = 158'

Solve for x.

X = 32', Dimensions are: 32' x 62' x 64'