SOLUTION: an isosceles triangle has a perimeter of 35 inches. the two equal sides are each 4 inches longer than the third side. how long is the third side?

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Question 830529: an isosceles triangle has a perimeter of 35 inches. the two equal sides are each 4 inches longer than the third side. how long is the third side?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let b = length of base, "third side", then each of the equal sides is b+4.


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