Question

the perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 43/4 cm if one of the sides measures 17/6 cm find the third side

Answer 1

Answer is=95/12

ThirdSide=43/4-17/6 As,the formula for perimeter is=2xSide+3rd Side

Answer 2

Answer :-

$\boxed{\boxed{\dfrac{25}{4}}}$

Explanation :-

Given,

Perimeter of an Isosceles triangle = 43/4 cm

One Side measures = 9/4 cm

To Find,

Other Side measure

Solution :-

Let the third side be x.

∴ x + 9/4 + 9/4 = 43/4

⇒ x + 18/4 = 43/4

⇒ x = 43/4 - 18/4

⇒ x = 25/4