Homework Help: Math

Posted by Amanda on Monday, June 18, 2012 at 8:40pm.

the perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 50 inches longer than the length of one side. What is the length of one of the sides?

Math - Steve, Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 5:08am
p = 3s = s+50
2s = 50
s = 25

perimeter = 3*25 = 75 = 25+50

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