SOLUTION: The sides of a triangle measure x + 5, 2x − 1, and 4. For how many values of x will the triangle be isosceles?
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Question 321682: The sides of a triangle measure x + 5, 2x − 1, and 4. For how many values of x will the triangle be isosceles?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Three possible values:
Not allowed since one side would be
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In fact, only two value of x make the triangle isoceles.
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