The expression 17n + 11 represents the perimeter (in feet) of the triangle. Write an expression that represents the measure of the third side.

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The expression 17n + 11 represents the perimeter (in feet) of the triangle. Write an expression that represents the measure of the third side.

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Mallory · Answer 1

Unless this is an equilateral triangle or we know the algebraic lengths of two sides, this is unsolvable. We could make up terms that add up, but that doesn't really solve the equation because there are many ways to add up 17 or 11

8+8+1

6+5+6

1+2+14

all = 17