The three sides of a triangle are x+1, 2x-1 and 3x+1 respectively and the perimeter is 25 cm. The length of the smallest side is-
The three sides of a triangle are x+1, 2x-1 and 3x+1 respectively and the perimeter is 25 cm. The length of the smallest side is- Correct Answer 5 cm
(x + 1) + (2x - 1) + (3x + 1) = 25 or, x = 4 The sides are 5, 7 and 13. Formation of triangle using these sides is impossible.