SOLUTION: The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 37 in. The lengths of the two equal legs are 6 in. less than 3 times the length of the base. Find the lengths of the three sides.

Question 859567: The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 37 in. The lengths of the two equal legs are 6 in. less than 3 times the length of the base. Find the lengths of the three sides.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

Let x represent the length of the base

(3x-6) + (3x-6) + x = 37in

     7x = 49

      x = 7in, the length of the base.  The two equal legs are 15in each     

 

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