SOLUTION: two sides of an isosceles triangle have lengths of 6 inches and 15 inchess, respectively. Find the length of the third side. Explain your reasoning.
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Question 906042: two sides of an isosceles triangle have lengths of 6 inches and 15 inchess, respectively. Find the length of the third side. Explain your reasoning.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It can't be 6, 6 and 12 so it has to be 6, 12 and 12.
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