SOLUTION: the perimeter of an isoceles triangle is 54ft. let s be the length of one of the two equal sides . is it possible for s to be 30ft.

Question 243641: the perimeter of an isoceles triangle is 54ft. let s be the length of one of the two equal sides . is it possible for s to be 30ft.
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, oberobic:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No it is not possible since there are two sides of length 's'. So if s=30, then which is larger than the perimeter.
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given the perimeter of any triangle is a + b + c.
Given your triangle is an isosceles, it's perimeter will be 2*sides + base.
So, given P = 54, then s cannot be 30.
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