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A copper plate is in the shape of an isosceles triangle with a base of 34 inches. The perimeter of the plate is 110 inches. How long is each of the equal sides of the plate

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An isosceles triangle has 2 equal sides. If the perimeter is 110 inches, and your base is 34 inches, subtract the base from the total perimeter. 110-34= 76. If 2 sides have to be equal, the total length of the 2 sides is 76 inches, divide the 2 lengths by 2 to get the measure of each side individually. 76÷2=38.

Hence, your answer is each of the equal sides of the plate equals 38 inches.

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