Question

Each of the equal sides of an isosceles triangle is 5 times the third side. The perimeter of the triangle is 121 inches. Find the sides of the triangle.

Answer 1

The third side is 11 inches

the other 2 sides are 55 and 55 inches.

Explanation:

X + 2(5x) = 121

x + 10x = 121

11x = 121

x = 121/11

x = 11