Question

Two sides of a triangle are equal in length, and the third side is 5 less than the length of the equal sides. If the perimeter of the triangle is 49, how long are its sides?

Answer 1

sides 1 & 2 = 14 2/3 or 14.6667, side 3 = 9 2/3

Explanation:

2x + (x-5) = 49

3x - 5 = 49

3x =44

x = 14 2/3