A triangle has a perimeter of 50. if 2 of its sides are equal and the third side is 5 more than the equal sides, what is the length of the third side?
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Here is your answer ----
Let equal sides be x and x respectively
Then, third side = x + 5
Ac/q
=> x + x + x + 5 = 50
=> 3x + 5 = 50
=> 3x = 50 - 5
=> 3x = 45
=> x = 45 ÷ 3
=> x = 15
Length of Third side = x + 5 = 15 + 5 = 20
HOPE IT HELPS....!!!!
Here is your answer ----
Let equal sides be x and x respectively
Then, third side = x + 5
Ac/q
=> x + x + x + 5 = 50
=> 3x + 5 = 50
=> 3x = 50 - 5
=> 3x = 45
=> x = 45 ÷ 3
=> x = 15
Length of Third side = x + 5 = 15 + 5 = 20
HOPE IT HELPS....!!!!
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