SOLUTION: A triangle has a perimeter of 13 and one side of length 3. If the length of the other two sides are equal what is the length of each of them

Question 1118914: A triangle has a perimeter of 13 and one side of length 3. If the length of the other two sides are equal what is the length of each of them

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5

Could do in head

13-3=10,
10/2=5

If length of either congruent side is x, then .
Answer by ikleyn(52814) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The length of each of the two equal sides is = 5 units.

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