SOLUTION: The length of two legs of an isosceles triangle are represented by 2�-5 and x+2. If the perimeter of the of the triangle is 24 find the length of the base.

Question 934591: The length of two legs of an isosceles triangle are represented by 2�-5 and x+2. If the perimeter of the of the triangle is 24 find the length of the base.

Answer by KMST(5328) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The two legs of an isosceles triangle are the same length,
so if their length are represented by and , then
--->--->--->---> .
Then, the lengths of the legs are .
If the perimeter is , then
--->--->---> .
So, the length of the base is .
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