SOLUTION: Can the base of an isosceles triangle be shorter than the leg of the triangle? Please explain why. Need to know for Finals! Thanks

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Question 546959: Can the base of an isosceles triangle be shorter than the leg of the triangle?
Please explain why. Need to know for Finals!
Thanks

Answer by AnlytcPhil(1806)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The triangle below is isosceles. Look how short the base is and look how long the legs are!

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