SOLUTION: Can the base of an isosceles triangle be shorter than the leg of the triangle? Please explain why. Need to know for Finals! Thanks

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Question 546959: Can the base of an isosceles triangle be shorter than the leg of the triangle?
Please explain why. Need to know for Finals!
Thanks
Answer by AnlytcPhil(1806) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The triangle below is isosceles. Look how short the base is and look how long the legs are!
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