SOLUTION: One of the equal sides of an isoceles triangle is 3m less than twice its base. The perimeter is 44. Find the lengths of the sides

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Question 110588: One of the equal sides of an isoceles triangle is 3m less than twice its base. The perimeter is 44. Find the lengths of the sides
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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44=(2B-3)+(2B-3)+B
44=5B-6
5B=44+6
5B=50
B=50/5
B=10 ANSWER FOR THE BASE.
SIDE=2*10-3
20-3=17
PROOF
44=17+17+10
44=44