Question

Ima just say the question to: "The length of each of the two congruent sides of an isosceles triangle is 2x + 3. The length of the third side is 2x. Its perimeter is 36 centimeters. Write and equation that could be used to find the value of x. Solve for x and then find the length of all three sides." 100 points!!!!

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 5

Congruent sides = 13 cm each

3rd side = 2(5) = 10 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

2(2x+3)+2x = 36

4x+6+2x = 36

6x = 36-6

x = 30/6

x = 5

Congruent sides = 2(5)+3 = 13