Question

The legs of an isosceles triangle have lengths x + 1 and -x + 7. The base has length 3x - 3. What is the length of the base?

Question 5 options:
A. 4
B. 3
C. 6
D. Cannot be determined

Answer 1

C.6

Explanation:

The legs of an isosceles triangle are equal therefore you can put it this way:

-x+7=x+1

Then just solve for x

7-1=2x

X= 3

Finally put in the x value to the equation of the base

3(3)-3 = 6

The base is 6

Answer 2

Answer:6 units C)

Explanation: