let p represent the perimeter of an isosceles triangle that has two equal sides of length A and a third side of length B. The formula for the perimeter is p=2a + b. Determine the length of the equal side of an isosceles triangle having perimeter of 3/4 yard and a third side measuring 1/3 yard.

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jdoe0001 · Answer

$ perimeter\implies p=2a+b\qquad 
\begin{cases}
p=\frac{3}{4}\
b=\frac{1}{3}
\end{cases}\implies \cfrac{3}{4}=2a+\cfrac{1}{3}
\ \quad \
\textit{solve for "a"}$

anonymous · Answer

thank you very much