Geometry

The length of one side of an isosceles triangle is two times the base b.
This length is equal to (8b - 12),in.
What is the value of b?

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asked by Andy

  1. 8b - 12 = 2b

    6b=12
    b=2

    base is 2, length = 16-12 = 4

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