Answer:
x = 10
Step-by-step explanation:
Perimeter of a triangle = the sum of the three sides.
In an isosceles the legs are equal (2x - 6) and the base is x
Perimeter = (x) + (2x - 6) + (2x - 6)
38 = 5x - 12
38 + 12 = 5x
50 = 5x
10 = x
The answer is: The correct dose of medication to give is 5.6 mL
<h2>Why?</h2>To solve this problem we need to establish a relationship between the prescripted medication and the available solution.
Let's write the needed equations to establish the relantionship:
The available solution means 125 mg each 5 mL of solution, so:
Hence, the correct dose of medication to give is 5.6 mL of the 125 mg/5mL solution.
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