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Two sides of an isosceles triangle with perimeter 112 cm are in the ratio 3:2. Find ALL possible lengths for the base.
9 years ago

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John1
An isosceles triangle has equal sides so they shouldn't be in the ratio of 3:2.
9 years ago
Jordan
That is what the problem says...
9 years ago
Damon
I guess the base is 3x and both sides are 2x
or
the base is 2x and both sides are 3x
so
3x + 4x = 112
or
2x + 6x = 112

x = 112/7 = 16 and 3x = 3*16
or
x = 112/8 = 14 and 2x = 2*14
9 years ago

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