SOLUTION: a triangle has two equal sides and a third side that is 15 cm long. if the perimeter is 50cm, how long is each of the two equal sides?

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Question 155081This question is from textbook algebra
: a triangle has two equal sides and a third side that is 15 cm long. if the perimeter is 50cm, how long is each of the two equal sides? This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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15+2x=50
2x=50-15
2x=35
x=35/2
x=17.5 cm. for the length of each of he 2 equal sides.
Proof:
15+2*17.5=50
15+35=50
50=50