SOLUTION: Each of the equal sides of an isosceles triangle is 4 times the third side. The perimeter of the triangle is 114 inches. Find the sides of the triangle.

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Question 960290: Each of the equal sides of an isosceles triangle is 4 times the third side. The perimeter of the triangle is 114 inches. Find the sides of the triangle.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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E%2BE%2BX=114
E=4X
Substituting,
4X%2B4X%2BX=114
9X=114
X=114%2F9
X=38%2F3
4X=152%2F3