Question

Each of the equal sides of an isosceles triangle is 5 inches more than twice the third side. If the perimeter of the triangle is 55 inches, find the sides of the triangle

Answer 1

Answer:

9   23   23

Step-by-step explanation:

Two sides are equal    and are  each   2x + 5    ( x = third side)

add the three sides to get 55 inches

2x + 5     +     2x+5     +  x   = 55

5x = 45

x = 9                so the sides are  9   and 23   and 23