In an isosceles triangle, the base is half the side and the perimeter is 50cm. Find the sides of the triangle.

univerkov | April 26, 2021 | education

1. The length of the base of an isosceles triangle is x centimeters.

2. The side is x * 2 = 2x centimeters.

3. Let’s compose the equation.

x + 2x * 2 = 50;

5x = 50;

x = 50/5 = 10;

x = 10;

Answer: One side is x = 10 centimeters, the other two are x * 2 = 10 * 2 = 20 centimeters.

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