SOLUTION: An isosceles triangle has a base that is 4 more than the leg. The perimeter is 28 units. How long is the base? How long is the leg?

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Question 838013: An isosceles triangle has a base that is 4 more than the leg. The perimeter is 28 units. How long is the base? How long is the leg?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Isoceles triangles have two equal length legs and a base.
P=L%2BL%2BB=L%2BL%2B%28L%2B4%29=28
3L%2B4=28
3L=24
L=8
B=L%2B4=8%2B4=12