Solve the Problem. -The Perimeter of a Triangle Is 55 In. the Shortest

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The perimeter of a triangle is 55 in. The shortest side is 16 in. less than the longest side. The middle side is 13 in. less than the combined lengths of the shortest and longest sides. Find the lengths of the
Three sides.

A) The sides are 9 in., 21 in., and 25 in.
B) The sides are 9 in., 23 in., and 27 in.
C) The sides are 11 in., 21 in., and 27 in.
D) The sides are 11 in., 23 in., and 25 in.