Question

The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 16 cm. If its base is 6 cm, find the other two sides.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the 2 opposite sides on the isosceles triangle are similar, we can make an equation.

Let the length of one side be L

2L + 6 = 16

2L + 6 - 6 = 16 -6 (minus 6 on both sides)

2L = 10

2L ÷ 2 = 10 ÷ 2 (divide 2 on both sides)

L = 5