An isosceles triangle has exactly two sides that are equal in length (congruent). If the base (the third side) measures 46 in

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ches and the perimeter is 119 inches, find the length of the two congruent sides, called legs.

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alexira [117] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-11T08:12:23+03:00

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Answer:

36.5 Inches

Step-by-step explanation:

The perimeter of the triangle is the sum of all three(3) sides.

let the length of one congruent side be 'a', Therefore;

a + a + 46 = 119

2a = 119 - 46

a = 73/2

a = 36.5 inches.

An isosceles triangle has exactly two sides that are equal in length​ (congruent). If the base​ (the third​ side) measures 46 in