document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=437066>Question 437066</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Two sides of a triangle are equal in length, and the third side is 10 inches. If the perimeter is 26 inches, how long are the two equal sides? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Two sides are equal, so we can say a=b.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The perimeter = a+b+c, or 2a + c.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "We are told the other side = 10, so:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "c = 10<BR>\n" );
document.write( "We are told perimeter = 26.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2a + c = 26<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Substituting for c = 10.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2a + 10 = 26<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Subtracting 10 from both sides.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2a = 16<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Dividing both sides by 2.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a = 8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A quick mental check confirms the perimeter = 8 + 8 + 10 = 26.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Always review the question to make sure you answer it.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Answer:  The two equal sides are 8 inches each.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Done. </SPAN>\n" );
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