OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §9.4 Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids · Exercise 51 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids · Exercise 51

Solve using the properties of triangles.

The perimeter of a triangular reflecting 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, Prealgebra 2e · §9.4 Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids · Exercise 51

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