SOLUTION: the perimeter of an isoscles triangle is 48 inches. The length of the base of the triangle is 4 inches greater than the length of either leg. what is the length of the base of the

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: the perimeter of an isoscles triangle is 48 inches. The length of the base of the triangle is 4 inches greater than the length of either leg. what is the length of the base of the triangle? This question is from textbook

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X+X+(X+4)=48 OR 3X=44 OR X=44/3 OE X=14 2/3 ADD 4 INCHES WE GET 18 2/3 INCHES FOR THE BASE.