OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.4 Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem · Exercise 5 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem · Exercise 5

Solve using triangle properties.

The perimeter of a triangular pool is 36 yards. The lengths of two sides are 10 yards and 15 yards. How long is the third side?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.4 Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem · Exercise 5

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