Solve the Problem. -The Perimeter of a Triangle Is 52 Cm. the Triangle

question 40

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The perimeter of a triangle is 52 cm. The triangle is isosceles now, but if its base were lengthened by 3 cm and each leg were shortened by 2 cm, it would be equilateral. Find the base of the original triangle.

• A)17 cm
• B)13 cm
• C)19 cm
• D)14 cm

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