The length of the base of an isosceles triangle is x. The length of a leg is 2x-6. The perimeter of the triangle is 38. Find X

Mathematics

1 answer:

Norma-Jean [14]3 years ago

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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

$\frac{50}{5} = \frac{5x}{5}$

10 = x

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