Answer:
x = (74-28)/2
Explanation:
We find the perimeter of a triangle by adding the sides together
s1 +s2+s3 = P
The perimeter is 74
s1 +s2+s3 = 74
We know one of the sides is 28
28 +s2+s3 = 74
The other two sides are equal in length, call them x
28 +x+x = 74
Combine like terms
28+2x = 74
We want to solve for x
Subtract 28 from each side
28-28+2x = 74-28
2x = 74-28
Divide each side by 2
2x/2 = (74-28)/2
x = (74-28)/2