document.write( "Question 929985: The base of an isosceles triangle is 3 cm longer than a leg. The perimeter of the triangle is 36 cm. Find the length of the base. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #564638 by ewatrrr(24785)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! isosceles triangle: base 3cm longer than each of the equal legs \n" ); document.write( "Let x be the length of each side of the isosceles triangle \n" ); document.write( "x + x + (x+3) = 36cm \n" ); document.write( "3x = 33cm \n" ); document.write( "x = 11cm, the length of each side of the isosceles triangle \n" ); document.write( "base is 14cm \n" ); document.write( "And... checking \n" ); document.write( "11cm + 11cm + 14cm = 36cm \n" ); document.write( "Wish You the Best in your Studies. \n" ); document.write( " |