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We are given ratios of side lengths and the total perimeter. The perimeter of the triangle is simply the sum of the side lengths. Imagine that the sides are made up of "units": 3 times a unit + ...

First, you need to make sure that each equation has a common denominator. You do this by multiplying the numerators of each equation with the denominators of the others. This allows you to form one algebr...

Multiply equation 1) by 2 : 12a+2b=32. There are alternate signs of b and so therefore add the equations together: 17a=51. Solve for a: a=3. Sub a into one of the equations to find b: 5*3-2b=19b=-2. The f...

Expand by multiplying out the brackets (using crab claws or similar method): 18x^2 + 30x - 12x -20Simplify by combining like terms: 18x^2 + 18x -20

Answer is 243cm². 2+3+4 = 981/9 = 9Non-hypotenuse sides of triangle are therefore length (9x2=18) and (9x3=27)Area of triangle is (18x27)/2 = 243