document.write( "Question 136841: The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 30 cm. Which of the following cannot be the
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The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 30 cm. Which of the following cannot be the
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\n" ); document.write( "Let \"x\" be the length of the two equal sides:
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\n" ); document.write( "x+x+ b = 30
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\n" ); document.write( "Try the various possible values of the base:
\n" ); document.write( "Can b=1cm ?: 2x = 29; x = 14.5 cm
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\n" ); document.write( "Can b=5cm ?: 2x = 25; x 12.5
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\n" ); document.write( "Can b=9cm ? ; 2x = 21; x=10.5
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\n" ); document.write( "Can b=15cm ? ; 2x = 15; x = 7.5
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\n" ); document.write( "Draw an isosceles with base = 15 and each equal side = 7.5.
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