The length of the second side of a triangle is 24 cm shorter than twice the length of the first side. Using f for the first side and s for the second side, translate the sentence into an equation.
s = 2f-24
To translate the sentence into an equation, we can use the given information that the second side (s) of the triangle is 24 cm shorter than twice the length of the first side (f).
Let's break down the information:
- The second side (s) is shorter than twice the length of the first side (f).
- "Twice the length of the first side" can be written as 2f.
- The second side (s) is 24 cm shorter than twice the length of the first side.
- "24 cm shorter than" can be written as - 24.
Combining these parts, the equation can be written as: s = 2f - 24.