SOLUTION: the perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 39cm. The longest side is 6cm longer than the shortest side. What are the lengths.

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Question 1094784: the perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 39cm. The longest side is 6cm longer than the shortest side. What are the lengths.
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the perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 39cm. The longest side is 6cm longer than the shortest side. What are the lengths.
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s = longest side
s + 2(s-6) = 39
s = 17 cm
--> 17, 11, 11
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s = shortest side
s + 2(s+6) = 39
s = 9
--> 9, 15, 15