SOLUTION: A banner in the shape of an isosceles triangle has a base that is 3 inches shorter than either of the equal sides. If the perimeter of the banner is 48 inches, then what is the len

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Question 529807: A banner in the shape of an isosceles triangle has a base that is 3 inches shorter than either of the equal sides. If the perimeter of the banner is 48 inches, then what is the length of the equal sides?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + x + (x - 3) = 48 ___ 3x - 3 = 48 ___ 3x = 51