SOLUTION: The unequal side of an isosceles triangle measures 24 cm and its area is 60 cm square .find the perimeter of the given isosceles triangle.

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Question 902632: The unequal side of an isosceles triangle measures 24 cm and its area is 60 cm square .find the perimeter of the given isosceles triangle.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F2%2924%2Ah = 60cm^2, h = 5
applying the Pythagorean Theorem (altitude bisects base)
s = sqrt%285%5E2+%2B+12%5E2%29+=+13cm
P = 2*13cm + 24cm = 50cm