An Isosceles Triangle Has Two Sides of Equal Length

question 78

Multiple Choice

An isosceles triangle has two sides of equal length. The length of the third side is 2 ft less than twice the length of an equal side. Find the length of the third side when the perimeter is 26 ft.

• A) 10 ft
• B) 18 ft
• C) 15 ft
• D) 25 ft
• E) 12 ft

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