SOLUTION: Each leg of an isosceles triangle is 3 more than twice the measure of the base. If the perimeter 41cm,how long is the base?

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Question 935237: Each leg of an isosceles triangle is 3 more than twice the measure of the base. If the perimeter 41cm,how long is the base?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, each leg;
b, length of base;
Given: x=3%2B2b.
Given: perimeter 41.

2x%2Bb=41
2%283%2B2b%29%2Bb=41

Question is find b.