SOLUTION: In an isosceles triangle, a leg is 3 more than 1/3 of the base. If the perimeter is 31, find the length of each side.

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Question 813454: In an isosceles triangle, a leg is 3 more than 1/3 of the base. If the perimeter is 31, find the length of each side.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
In an isosceles triangle, a leg is 3 more than 1/3 of the base "x"
Question states***
2(x/3 + 3) + x = 31
Solving for x


x = 15, the length of each of the side is (15/3 +3) =
CHECKING our Answer***
8 + 8 + 15 = 31
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