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The perimeter of a triangle is `50` `cm`. One side of the triangle is `4` `cm` longer than the smaller side and the third side is `6` `cm` less than twice the smaller side. Find the area of the triangle.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will first define the sides of the triangle based on the information provided, then calculate the semi-perimeter, and finally use Heron's formula to find the area. ### Step 1: Define the sides of the triangle Let the smallest side of the triangle be \( x \) cm. - The second side, which is 4 cm longer than the smallest side, will be: \[ b = x + 4 \text{ cm} ...
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