SOLUTION: An isosceles triangle has two sides with length x. The third side is 1/2 of x. What is the perimeter?

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Question 432182: An isosceles triangle has two sides with length x. The third side is 1/2 of x. What is the perimeter?
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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The perimeter is the sum of the measures of the sides, so:



Just add 'em up and simplify.

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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + x + 0.5x = 2.5x