Question 571282
Hello,
Let's have x-4 represent the two equal sides and x be the third side.
(x-4)+(x-4)+x=25
Combine like terms:
3x-8=25
Add 8 to both sides and divide by 3 to get:
x=11
Now we know the two equal sides are 7 feet and the other side is 11 feet.
Make Sense?
RJ
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