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If 7x -3, BC = 9x -11 and AC = 4x + 1. Solve for x and the value of each side

If 7x -3, BC = 9x -11 and AC = 4x + 1. Solve for x and the value of each side-example-1
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Value of x

For an isosceles triangle two sides are equal
AB=BC
7x-3=9x-11.
11-3=9x-7x
8=2x
2x=8
x=8/2
x=4

AB =7x-3=7(4)-3=25 units

BC=9x-11=9(4)-11=25 units

AC=4x+1=4(4)+1=17 units



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