SOLUTION: Each of two congruent sides of an isosceles triangle is 8 in. less than twice the base. The perimeter of the triangle is 74 in. What is the length of the base

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Question 1126479: Each of two congruent sides of an isosceles triangle is 8 in. less than twice the base. The perimeter of the triangle is 74 in. What is the length of the base
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, the base
2x-8, each congruent side

2%282x-8%29%2Bx=74

Do the rest.