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An isosceles triangle has a perimeter of 19 inches. A leg is 2 inches longer than the base. How long is the base?

An isosceles triangle has a perimeter of 19 inches. A leg is 2 inches longer than the base. How long is the base?
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An isosceles triangle has a perimeter of 19 inches. A leg is 2 inches longer than the base. How long is the

base?

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User Jeff Godfrey
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Answer:x5

Explanation:

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User Kixoka
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Answer:

Base = 5inches

Explanation:

2(x+2) + x
2x+4+x
3x+4=19
3x=15
x=5

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