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m = middle side length

shortest side length is 75 miles less than the middle side length m; so, use (m - 75) to represent the length of the shortest side

longest side length is 375 miles longer than the middle side length m; so, us (m + 375) to represent the length of the longest side

perimeter of the triangle = the sum of all the side lengths

3075 = m + (m - 75) + (m + 375)

3075 = 3m + 300

2775 = 3m

925 = m

3075 = 925 + (925 - 75) + (925 + 375)

Therefore, the lengths of the sides from smallest side to longest side are: 850 miles, 925 miles, and 1300 miles

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Q: If the Bermuda triangle has a perimeter of 3075 miles shortest side measures 75 mi less than the middle side longest side measures 375 mi more than the middle side find the length of the three sides?
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