SOLUTION: The following truss is in the form of an isosceles triangles. Each of the two equal sides is 4ft less than the third sides. If the perimeter is 25ft, find the lengths of the sides

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Question 314168: The following truss is in the form of an isosceles triangles. Each of the two equal sides is 4ft less than the third sides. If the perimeter is 25ft, find the lengths of the sides
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The two equal sides measure 7 feet and the long side measures 11 feet.

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