Question

An isosceles triangle has 2 equivalent sides. The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 84 centimeters. The measure of one of the sides is 32 centimeters. What are the possible measures of the other two sides? Describe your steps for finding the possible measures of the other two sides. Note: 2 solutions are required for full credit. Solution 1 Triangle Possibility 1: Side lengths: ___cm, ___cm,___cm Method for finding these side lengths: Solution 2 Triangle Possibility 2: Side lengths: ___cm, ___cm,___cm Method for finding these side lengths:

Answer 1

Well, to find your solution to this problem, I would subtract 84 from 32 = 52. I would divide the number by 2, which equals 26. So, side lengths are 32, 26, and 26. 

Or, another one is that 2 sides have the length of 32, so 32+32=64. I would subtract 84 from 64 and get 20. So, side lengths are 32, 32, and 20.