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The length of the base of an isosceles triangle is x. The length of a leg is 4x -2. The perimeter of the triangle is 41. Find x
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The length of the base of an isosceles triangle is x. The length of a leg is 4x -2. The perimeter of the triangle is 41. Find x

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

x + 4x - 2 + 4x - 2 = 41

9x - 4 = 41

9x = 45

x = 5

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