Question 251567
Each of the equal sides of an isosceles triangle is 4 times the third side. The perimeter of the triangle is 144 inches. Find the sides of the triangle
Each of the equal sides of an isosceles triangle is 4 times the third side. The perimeter of the triangle is 144 inches. Find the sides of the triangle
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Let the 3third side be "x".
Then each equal side is "4x".
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Equation:
x + 4x + 4x = 144
9x = 144
x = 16 inches (3rd side)
4x = 64 inches each of the equal sides.
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Stan H.