Question

A triangular parking lot has two sides that are the same length and the third side is 5 m longer. If the perimeter is 71 m, find the lengths of the sides.

Answer 1

22m, 22m, 27m

Explanation:

The three sides can be noted as: x, x, and x + 5

x + x + x + 5= 71

3x + 5 = 71

3x = 66

x = 22