SOLUTION: In an isosceles triangle, the base is 7 more than one-half times the legs. If perimeter is 22 centimeters. Find length of each leg.

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Question 685869: In an isosceles triangle, the base is 7 more than one-half times the legs. If perimeter is 22 centimeters. Find length of each leg.
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In an isosceles triangle, the base is 7 more than one-half times the legs. If perimeter is 22 centimeters. Find length of each leg.
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let x=length of each leg
base+2 legs=perimeter
(1/2)x+7+2x=22
x/2+7+2x=22
5x/2=15
5x=30
x=6
length of each leg=6 cm