Answer:
s for length of either equal side
b for the unequal side
b=-2+2*(s+s) and 2s+b=40
b=2*2s-2
b=4s-2
2s+4s-2=40
6s-2=40
6s=42
s=7
b=4*7-2
b=28-2
b=26
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Step-by-step explanation:
yes.
x = -7
<u>Step 1: Distribute</u>
1/3(24x - 54) = 11(x - 4) + 5
8x - 18 = 11x - 44 + 5
<u>Step 2: Solve for x</u>
8x - 18 - 11x + 18 = 11x - 39 - 11x + 18
-3x / 3 = -21 / 3
Answer: x = -7