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The length of each of the legs of an isosceles triangle is 3ft less than twice the length of the base. The perimeter of the triangle is 588 inches. Find the length of each side in feet

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The base is 11 ft and the legs are both 19ft.

x+2x-36+2x-36=588

Addition Property of Equality

x+2x+2x=660

Combine Like Terms

5x=660

Division Property of Equality

x=132in

2(132)-36=228in

132in÷12=11ft

228in÷12=19ft