SOLUTION: An isosceles triangle has a base which is 3 inches shorter that any of the two sides. If its perimeter is 42 inches, find the length of the two sides.

Question 772963: An isosceles triangle has a base which is 3 inches shorter that any of the two sides. If its perimeter is 42 inches, find the length of the two sides.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L = length of each equal side
L-3 = length of base

Perimeter is 42 inches.

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