OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §9.4 Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids · Example 12 · Algebra · Algebra word problems
Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids · Example 12
Arianna has inches of beading to use as trim around a scarf. The scarf will be an isosceles triangle with a base of
inches. How long can she make the two equal sides?
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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §9.4 Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids · Example 12
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