The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 29 feet. If the base measures 15 feet what is the measure of the other two sides?

A. 14 ft
B. 7 ft
C. 22 ft
D. 11 ft

Question

The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 29 feet. If the base measures 15 feet what is the measure of the other two sides? 
 
A.   14 ft  
B.   7 ft  
C.   22 ft  
D.   11 ft

anonymous · Answer

29-15=14 then divide by two cuz the other two are equal

anonymous · Answer

The reasoning for that is because if the 15 was one of the two equal sides, then just those two sides together (30) would be bigger than the entire perimeter.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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