SOLUTION: an isoseles triangle has a perimeter of 50in. the congrtuent sides measure (2x=3)cm. the length of the third side is 4x cm. what is the valu of x?

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Question 389777: an isoseles triangle has a perimeter of 50in. the congrtuent sides measure (2x=3)cm. the length of the third side is 4x cm. what is the valu of x?
Answer by user_dude2008(1862)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2x+3)+(2x+3)+(4x)=50
2x+3+2x+3+4x=50
8x+6=50
8x=50-6
8x=44
x=44/8
x=11/2
x=5.5

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