SOLUTION: Please help me solve: each of two conguent sides of an isosceles triangle is 8 inches less than twice its base/ the perimeter of the triangle is 74 inches, what is the length of th

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Question 216111: Please help me solve: each of two conguent sides of an isosceles triangle is 8 inches less than twice its base/ the perimeter of the triangle is 74 inches, what is the length of the base?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-8+2x-8+x=74
5x-16=74
5x=90
x=18
2x-8=28
28+28+18=74