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The legs of an isosceles triangle are 7cm longer than the base. Find the legs if the perimeter of the triangle is 38cm.

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The legs of an isosceles triangle are 7cm longer than the base. Find the legs if the perimeter of the triangle is 38cm.

(38 - 7 - 7) : 3 = 8 cm (base)

8 + 7 =

15 cm ( Legs)

check

8 + 15 + 15 = 38

the answer is good

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