The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 32.7 inches. If the length of its base is 9.5 inches, find the length of each of the other two sides

Question

The perimeter is 32.7. The length is 9.5 inches. Find the length on the two sides of each of the other two sides 

 

Answer 1

An isosceles triangle has two congruent sides and two congruent angles.  The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of its sides.

 

Let x = missing side

Perimeter = 32.7

 

 

Using the information, we can write an equation to represent the perimeter.

 

2x + 9.5 = 32.7

 

 

Solve for x from the equation to get your missing side.  I'll let you finish up here.