Another word problem...
Two sides of a triangle have the same length. The third side measures 5 m less than twice the common length. The perimeter of the triangle is 11 m. What are the lengths of the three sides?

Two same sides =?
different side=?

Question

Another word problem...
Two sides of a triangle have the same length.  The third side measures 5 m less than twice the common length.  The perimeter of the triangle is 11 m.  What are the lengths of the three sides?

Two same sides =?
different side=?

anonymous · Answer

try forming the perimeter equation

anonymous · Answer

by naming a the same sides and a-5 the third side

anonymous · Answer

You need to set up a few equations with the information you've been given.
Let's call the common length x. The perimeter is the length of all the sides added up. We have 2 with length x and one which is 5 less than 2x, or in other words the third side is 2x-5. So in all we have teh equation 2x+2x-5=11.
Are you able to continue from here by solving that equation?

anonymous · Answer

yes, I am.  Thank You!