SOLUTION: the length of each isosceles triangle is 1 in. less than 3 times the base. find the length of each side the perimeter is 19 inches.

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Question 909944: the length of each isosceles triangle is 1 in. less than 3 times the base. find the length of each side the perimeter is 19 inches.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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b + (3b-1) + (3b-1) = 19
7b = 21
b = 3in and legs are 8in each
P = 3in + 8in + 8in = 19in