SOLUTION: The base of an isosceles triangle is 12 in. less than the length of the equal sides. If the perimeter of the triangle is 39 in., find the length of each sides.

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Question 122181: The base of an isosceles triangle is 12 in. less than the length of the equal sides. If the perimeter of the triangle is 39 in., find the length of each sides.
Answer by jasonlin00(6) About Me  (Show Source):
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17 for each side, and 5 for the base