SOLUTION: In an isosceles triangle, a leg is 3 more than 1/3 of the base. If the perimeter is 31, find the length of each side.

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Question 813454: In an isosceles triangle, a leg is 3 more than 1/3 of the base. If the perimeter is 31, find the length of each side.
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Hi,

In an isosceles triangle, a leg is 3 more than 1/3 of the base "x"

Question states***

2(x/3 + 3) + x = 31

Solving for x

 %285%2F3%29x+=+25

  x+=+%283%2F5%2925

         x = 15, the length of each of the side is (15/3 +3) = highlight%288%29

CHECKING our Answer***

 8 + 8 + 15 = 31