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The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 32 cm. If the length of the altitude drawn to the base is 8 cm, how long is each leg of the isosceles triangle?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

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Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.5: Inequalities In A Triangles

Problem 19E: Two of the sides of an isosceles triangle have lengths of 10cm and 4cm. Which length must be the...

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