SOLUTION: The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 48cm . If the length of each its equal sides is 3cm more than the length of its base,find the length of the sides of the triangle.

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Question 1052320: The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 48cm . If the length of each its equal sides is 3cm more than the length of its base,find the length of the sides of the triangle.
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+3+x+3 = 48
3x+6 = 48
3x = 42
x = 14
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Check:
14+14+3+14+3 = 48 Add numbers on the left and you'll find the answer is correct.
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John