Problema Solution

the equal sides of the isosceles triangle is 4-inches longer than the base. if the perimeter of a triangle is 23-inches, find the length of its base.

Answer provided by our tutors

let base be x inch, and each equal side be x+4 

perimeter = 23

x+x+4+x+4 = 23

3x = 15

x = 5

base = 5 inch