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The length of each of the legs of an isosceles triangle is represented by the
expression 6x – 2 inches. The length of the base of the isosceles triangle is
represented by the expression 3x + 1 inches. The perimeter of the isosceles
triangle is 42 inches. What is the length of the base?

The length of each of the legs of an isosceles triangle is represented by the expression 6x – 2 inches. The length of the base of the isosceles triangle is repr class=

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10 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

6x-2+6x-2+3x+1=42

12x-4+3x+1=42

15x-3=42

15x=45

x=3

Plug x=3 into 3x+1

3*3+1

9+1=10

Length of base is 10 inches

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