SOLUTION: An isosceles triangle has two sides of equal length. The length of one of the eqaul sides is 2 more than three times the length of the third side. If the perimeter is 46 m, find th
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Question 512150: An isosceles triangle has two sides of equal length. The length of one of the eqaul sides is 2 more than three times the length of the third side. If the perimeter is 46 m, find the length of each side.
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Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(3x+2)+x=46
6x+4+x=46
7x=42
x=6 one side
3x+2=20 two sides
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