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The legs of an isosceles triangle measure 2x+ 5 and 3x-1. Find the values of x.
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drwls


The "legs" of an isosecles triangle are the two sides with equal length. Set them equal and solve for x.

2x + 5 = 3x - 1

x = 6
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meg
14/5=x/3
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